Identify the action by the nurse that would best promote a positive therapeutic community milieu when several clients in the psychiatric inpatient unit ask the unit manager if she could extend the visiting hours until 9 p.m.
A)Explain that she cannot make that decision, and it must be referred to the administrator.
B)Ask the clients to offer their suggestion during individual therapy sessions.
C)Suggest that the clients elect two members of their group as representatives to speak for the whole group.
D)Encourage the clients to bring their concerns to the next community meeting.

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Encouraging clients to bring their concerns to the next community meeting promotes a positive therapeutic community milieu by fostering open communication, collective problem-solving, and empowerment among the clients. This approach supports the principles of therapeutic communities by involving clients in decision-making processes and encouraging active participation in the community.

Identify the Action by the Nurse That Would Best Promote