A 17-year-old male client is being admitted to the adolescent psychiatric unit. He was brought in by the police after beating up two male peers. The client says, “They said I was gay because I had sex with an older neighbor when I was 8 years old. I am not gay!” Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate? Select all that apply.
1. Monitor the client's level of anger and potential aggression.
2. Help the client express anger safely.
3. Assist the client in processing his feelings about the sexual abuse.
4. Ask the client if he would like to attend a support group.
5. Discuss the client's attitude about going to jail after discharge.
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