An Inmate Was Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Caused

An inmate was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by severe sexual abuse. One day this inmate sees a person with similar characteristics to the perpetrator, has a flashback, and then attacks the person. Correctional officers place the inmate in restraint. Which action by the correctional nurse is most appropriate?

A) Plan to meet with the inmate for debriefing after release from the required period of restraint.
B) Support the use of restraints as needed to control violent outbursts and assure the safety of all inmates.
C) Contact a supervisor authorized to make an exception to the restraint policy and explain why an alternate response is needed.
D) Confront the correctional officers who initiated the restraint, explain the inappropriateness of this action, and request the inmate's release.

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