- Engage in a philosophical debate about the delusions
- Ensure the safety of the patient and others, and consider de-escalation or rapid tranquilization
- Encourage the patient to act on the hallucinations
- Ignore the delusions, as they are not real
55. A patient on a psychiatric unit is exhibiting signs of acute psychosis, including paranoid delusions and command hallucinations to harm others. What is the immediate priority for the clinical team?
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