A client with a history of impulsiveness and assault tells the nurse that they have poor tolerance for their brother. They state, "I would love to punch them in the face." The client's brother was approved to take the client for a weekend pass. What is the nurse's priority action?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with a history of impulsiveness and assault tells the nurse that they have poor tolerance for their brother. They state, "I would love to punch them in the face." The client's brother was approved to take the client for a weekend pass.  What is the nurse's  priority  action? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Inform the health care provider (HCP)

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Ask the client if they want to go on the weekend pass with their brother

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Consult the nurse manager on how to proceed

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Speak directly to the brother regarding the client statements

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