[Answered]: A client with schizophrenia becomes agitated and…

A client with schizophrenia becomes agitated and confronts the nurse with clenched fists. Which is the priority action of the nurse? Step up to the client and state that this behavior is inappropriate. Take the client by the hand and lead the client to the activity room for a game of cards. Speak to the client in a quiet voice and offer the client medication to help calm down. Call for security to take the client to a seclusion room.