The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of severe rheumatoid arthritis.The client becomes combative and abusive to the staff when she is unable to perform personal care independently.What is the best statement the nurse can make to the client at this time?

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The client is acting out her frustration over her chronic illness and loss of use of her hands.The nurse should acknowledge this frustration.Allowing the client to make decisions regarding care will help the client regain some sense of control and will help improve self-esteem.Requesting sedation,suggesting psychiatric therapy,or threatening use of restraints is not appropriate,because the client is expressing frustration over the situation.

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