The nurse is helping to conduct a group therapy session. During the session, a male client threatens to act out physically and states that he will punch another member of the group. Which of the following is the appropriate initial nursing action?

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The appropriate initial nursing action is to set boundaries and remind the client that while it is acceptable to talk about feelings of anger, acting on these feelings with violence is not permitted during the group session. This approach maintains a therapeutic environment and encourages verbal expression of emotions rather than physical actions.

The Nurse Is Helping to Conduct a Group Therapy Session