During the morning community meeting, a client with psychosis becomes agitated, making loud threats to no one in particular, but the other clients appear increasingly uncomfortable. What action should the nurse facilitator take?
A) Accompany the client to his or her room so that the client can de-escalate.
B) Address the client by name and say, "It sounds as if you are experiencing something very disturbing. Please go see the nurse who may be able to help you."
C) Say to the group, "You all appear frightened by this behavior. What should we do about it?"
D) Direct the client by saying, "You need to sit quietly and listen until it's your turn to talk."
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