Aclient is hospitalized because of severe depression. the client refuses to eat, stays in bed most of the time, does not talk with family members, and will not leave the room. the nurse attempts to initiate a conversation by asking questions but receives no answers. the nurse is frustrated and tells the client that if there is no response, the nurse will leave and the client will remain alone. how should the nurse's behavior be interpreted?

This threat is considered assault, and the nurse should not have reacted in this manner.

Explanation:

This response is a threat (assault), because the nurse is attempting to put pressure on the client to speak or be left alone. This is not a reward and punishment technique that is used in behavior modification therapy. Clients in emotional crisis should not be left alone.

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