A patient in the emergency department exhibits disorganized behavior and incoherence after a friend suggested a homosexual encounter.In which room should the nurse place the patient?

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Individuals who are experiencing a severe-to-panic level of anxiety require a safe environment that is quiet,nonstimulating,structured,and simple.A room with a desk and two chairs provides simplicity,few objects with which the patient could cause self-harm,and a small floor space around which the patient can move.A small,empty storage room without windows or furniture would be like a jail cell.The nurse's office or a room with an examining table and instrument cabinets may be overstimulating and unsafe.

A Patient in the Emergency Department Exhibits Disorganized Behavior and Incoherence