During a one-to-one session, the nurse begins to become angry with the client. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Terminate the session before the feelings escalate: If a nurse begins to feel anger during a therapeutic session, ending the session safely and professionally prevents the nurse from acting on these emotions in a way that could harm the client or disrupt the therapeutic relationship. It allows time for self-reflection and de-escalation. B. Resolve the feelings with the client after discharge: Attempting to address the nurse’s feelings with the client after discharge is inappropriate and unprofessional. The therapeutic focus should remain on the client’s needs, and unresolved emotions on the nurse’s part should be managed through supervision or self-reflection. C. Share similar experiences the nurse has had in the past: Disclosing personal experiences to cope with anger can shift focus away from the client, blur professional boundaries, and undermine the therapeutic relationship. The session should remain client-centered. D. Identify the client's transference of feelings of annoyance: While transference is a relevant concept in therapy, the nurse’s immediate anger needs to be managed first. Attempting to interpret client behavior in the moment without emotional regulation could escalate the situation and compromise safety and professionalism.