An Involuntarily Committed Client, When Offered a Dinner Tray, Pushes

Multiple Choice

An involuntarily committed client, when offered a dinner tray, pushes it off the bedside table onto the floor. Which nursing intervention should a nurse implement to address this behavior?

A) Initiate forced medication protocol.
B) Help the client to explore the source of anger.
C) Ignore the act to avoid reinforcing the behavior.
D) With staff support and a show of solidarity, set firm limits on the behavior.