Posted: August 11th, 2017

Mr. Gil frequently switches from being pleasant and happy to being hostile and sad without apparent external cause. How can the nurse best care for Mr. Gil?

Mr. Gil frequently switches from being pleasant and happy to being hostile and sad without apparent external cause. How can the nurse best care for Mr. Gil?

a. Try to point out reality to him
b. Avoid Mr. Gil when he is angry and sad
c. Encourage him to talk about his feelings
d. Attempt to give nursing care when he is in a pleasant mood