A Patient with a History of Command Hallucinations Approaches the Nurse

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of command hallucinations approaches the nurse yelling obscenities. Which nursing actions are most likely to be effective in deescalation for this scenario? (Select all that apply.)

A) Stating the expectation that the patient will stay in control.
B) Asking the patient, "Do you want to go into seclusion?"
C) Telling the patient, "You are behaving inappropriately."
D) Offering to provide the patient with medication to help.
E) Speaking in a firm but calm voice.