A Nurse Begins the Intake Assessment of a Client Diagnosed

Multiple Choice

A nurse begins the intake assessment of a client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder.The client shouts,"You can't do this to me.Do you know who I am?" Which is the priority nursing action in this situation?

A) To provide self and client with a safe environment
B) To redirect the client to the needed assessment information
C) To provide high-calorie finger foods to meet nutritional needs
D) To reorient the client to person, place, time, and situation