A patient on isolation precautions tries to leave the isolation room because of loneliness despite repeated instructions to remain in the room.Which action should the nurse implement as a patient advocate?
A) Allow visitors to remove masks while in the patient's room.
B) Talk with the patient about ways to reduce the sense of loneliness.
C) Remind the patient that the isolation is for the patient's benefit.
D) Leave the door open slightly so the patient can see into hallway.

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Talking with the patient about ways to reduce loneliness addresses the patient's emotional needs while maintaining necessary isolation precautions.

A Patient on Isolation Precautions Tries to Leave the Isolation