A nurse enters a client's room and sees a visitor threatening the client. The nurse questions the visitor in a nonthreatening manner. The visitor begins to threaten the nurse. What should the nurse do in this situation?

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1. The nurse should recognize threatening behavior and keep a safe distance from the visitor exhibiting the behavior.
2. The nurse should obtain assistance, but yelling may increase the visitor's aggression.
3. The nurse should not leave the client unless it is absolutely necessary to obtain assistance.
4. Threatening the visitor with assault charges may further escalate the situation.

A Nurse Enters a Client's Room and Sees a Visitor