As clients are leaving the dayroom following a group therapy session,the nurse notices a client admitted for acute mania is clenching and unclenching both fists,swearing,and glaring at a staff member.Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Calmly ask the client to go to the "quiet room."
B) Instruct clients to return to the dayroom.
C) Prepare to administer a sedative medication.
D) Ask a staff member to call hospital security.
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