A patient is pacing the hall near the nurses' station, swearing loudly. An appropriate initial intervention for the nurse would be to address the patient by name and say:

A) "What is going on?"
B) "Please be quiet and sit down in this chair immediately."
C) "I'd like to talk with you about how you're feeling right now."
D) "You must go to your room and try to get control of yourself."

Swearing Loudly

The act of vocally uttering profane or obscene words with high volume, which can be a manifestation of stress or emotional distress.

Initial Intervention

The first set of actions taken to address a problem or condition, aimed at stabilizing or improving the situation.

Address by Name

A respectful approach in communication that involves directly mentioning or calling someone by their name, often used to personalize interactions and grab attention.