An angry client has just thrown a chair across the room and is racing to pick up another chair to throw. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be which of the following?

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When the client becomes physically aggressive (crisis phase), the staff must take charge of the situation for the safety of the client, staff, and other clients. Psychiatric facilities offer training and practice in safe techniques for managing behavioral emergencies, and only staff with such training should participate in the restraint of a physically aggressive client. Verbal expression and problem solving are ineffective once a client has reached the crisis phase. The priority is to maintain safety and regain control.

An Angry Client Has Just Thrown a Chair Across the Room