During a home care visit,the patient experiences an angry outburst and hits the nurse on the thigh and yells at her.The patient continues to be threatening.What are the appropriate initial actions by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
A) Call for a family member who lives down the street.
B) Call law enforcement to take the patient to the hospital.
C) Tie the patient to the bed.
D) Yell at the patient to stop being threatening.
E) Call the nursing agency.
F) Use a calm, quiet voice when talking with the patient.
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