An angry client on an inpatient unit approaches a nurse,stating,"Someone took my lunch! People need to respect others,and you need to do something about this now!" The nurse's response should be guided by which basic assumption of milieu therapy?

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Milieu therapy is based on the idea that the environment can be therapeutic and every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention. Therefore, the nurse should use this opportunity to engage with the client and explore their feelings about the situation, while also addressing the concern about their lunch. Avoiding conflict or resolving it solely by nursing staff may negate the opportunity for therapeutic intervention. Conflict resolution should not be limited to group therapy and can be addressed in individual interactions.

An Angry Client on an Inpatient Unit Approaches a Nurse,stating,"Someone