A charge nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) talking in an unusually loud voice to a client with schizophrenia experiencing delirium. Which priority action should the charge nurse take?
ExplanationThe nurse must ascertain that the client is safe and then discuss the matter with the UAP in an area away from the hearing of the client. If the client hears the conversation, the client may become more confused or agitated. The remaining options are incorrect actions for this situation.
