Management of CareQuestion 895 of 2368
A client with a mental illness is becoming more agitated, but there is no immediate danger. Whom should the nurse notify?
- The county jail, so that officers can come and evaluate the client's behavior
- The client's neighbors, so that they can come to the unit and help to calm the client
- A professional familiar with the client's history, such as the psychiatrist or case manager
- The hospital visitors' desk, so that visits for the client can be limited for the day
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Correct answer: A professional familiar with the client's history, such as the psychiatrist or case manager
Someone who knows the client's history can assess the situation and give guidance, such as scheduling an appointment or hospital admission.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Crisis and Crisis Intervention. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026