Hostile or angry patients present unique nursing challenges from a legal perspective. Which basic interventions can a nurse take when caring for a hostile or angry patient?

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Rationale 1: Isolating the patient with time alone can exacerbate the problem of aggression.
Rationale 2: Spending additional time with the patient and showing that he or she is important provides the opportunity to express concern for the patient's issues and allows the nurse the opportunity to identify strategies for resolution of the patient's problems.
Rationale 3: The nurse cannot divert professional responsibility for patient observation onto the family.
Rationale 4: Sedation of the patient does not solve the problem and may be seen as improper use of chemical restraints.
Rationale 5: The nurse should respect the patient's autonomy by addressing concerns and ensuring that the patient is educated about their condition and treatment plan.

Hostile or Angry Patients Present Unique Nursing Challenges from a Legal