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The nurse in the psychiatric unit is administering medications when a client with borderline personality disorder approaches and asks to talk. The nurse suggests having a talk in 1 hour. The client shouts, "I'll wait, but you will be sorry!" and then picks up a pitcher of water and throws it onto the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A.Set limits on the client's behavior by calmly explaining that throwing objects is unacceptable and stating the consequences, while enlisting nearby staff to help ensure safetyB.Immediately drop the medication administration task and sit down to talk with the client right away to avoid further outburstsC.Ignore the behavior completely and continue administering medications as if nothing happened, since attention will reinforce the outburstD.Tell the client that because of this behavior, the promised talk in an hour will no longer happen at all

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