A student's defiant or uncivil behavior can quickly move into violence if not managed properly at the outset. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the clinical nursing instructor?

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None of the above. While humor can sometimes defuse a situation, the clinical nursing instructor should take the student's behavior seriously. Attempting to explain why you criticized a student's performance is more likely to further enrage the student, who should receive this information at a later time. Defiant or uncivil behavior must be addressed; it cannot be ignored. Speaking in a tone louder than the student's will only serve to escalate the situation.

A Student's Defiant or Uncivil Behavior Can Quickly Move into Violence