A nurse is caring for a child who has conduct disorder and is behaving in a destructive manner, throwing objects, and kicking others. Which of the following therapeutic nursing interventions is the priority? A. Encourage expression of feelings B. Support the child's attendance at an assertiveness training group C. Assist the child to perform relaxation breathing D. Reduce environmental stimuli {Ans: D - CORRECT The greatest risk to the child and others is harm. Therefore, the nurse's priority intervention is to reduce environmental stimuli in an attempt to de-escalate the behavior and prevent injury. A - INCORRECT The nurse should encourage the child to express feelings in order to acknowledge them. However, another action is the priority. B - INCORRECT The nurse should promote attendance at an assertiveness training group. However, another action is the priority. C - INCORRECT The nurse should assist the child to perform relaxation breathing. However, another action is the priority.}A nurse on a mental health unit observes a client who has acute mania hit another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Call the provider to obtain an immediate prescription for restrain B. Prepare to administer benzodiazepine IM C.