Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a client who demonstrate signs of escalating anxiety?

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A) The nurse should first isolate the severely anxious or panicked client in a safe, quiet, protective environment. The nurse should not leave the client unattended. Phoning the physician may not be helpful to the client. Medications can be provided once the client is in a safe, protective environment.
B) The nurse should first isolate the severely anxious or panicked client in a safe, quiet, protective environment. The nurse should not leave the client unattended. Phoning the physician may not be helpful to the client. Medications can be provided once the client is in a safe, protective environment.
C) The nurse should first isolate the severely anxious or panicked client in a safe, quiet, protective environment. The nurse should not leave the client unattended. Phoning the physician may not be helpful to the client. Medications can be provided once the client is in a safe, protective environment.
D) The nurse should first isolate the severely anxious or panicked client in a safe, quiet, protective environment. The nurse should not leave the client unattended. Phoning the physician may not be helpful to the client. Medications can be provided once the client is in a safe, protective environment.

Which Is the Priority Nursing Action When Providing Care to a Client