BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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186. A patient who is actively psychotic and agitated attempts to physically harm a staff member. What is the immediate action to ensure safety?

A. Engage in verbal de-escalation for 30 minutes
B. Call for assistance, ensure safety of all, and consider physical restraint or rapid tranquilization as per protocol
C. Yell at the patient to stop
D. Leave the patient alone in the room

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  • Engage in verbal de-escalation for 30 minutes
  • Call for assistance, ensure safety of all, and consider physical restraint or rapid tranquilization as per protocol
  • Yell at the patient to stop
  • Leave the patient alone in the room

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