Mrs. Jaeger, 28 years old, has been admitted 17 times to acute care facilities for serious overdose attempts and self-injurious behaviour. Mrs. Jaeger arrives at the community outpatient program for her initial appointment with gauze wrapped around one
forearm, where she has six stitches in place due to self-injurious behaviour. What should the psychiatric and mental health nurse do initially to identify communication barriers for an elderly female person
who is withdrawn?
A. Take her to the TV room and observe her response
B. Encourage her to interact in large groups
C. Interact with her 1:1
D. Encourage her to express her feelings