A patient backs into a corner of the room and shouts at the nurse, "Stay away from me." Select the best initial nursing intervention in this situation.
A) Obtain an order for seclusion.
B) Administer a PRN antipsychotic drug.
C) Call for assistance to physically restrain the patient.
D) Talk to the patient in a calm, nonthreatening manner.
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