Multiple Choice
A patient with acute mania is dancing atop the pool table in the recreation room.The patient waves a cue in one hand and says,"I'll throw the pool balls if anyone comes near me." The nurse's first intervention is to:
A) tell the patient,"You need to be secluded."
B) clear the room of all other patients.
C) help the patient down from the table.
D) assemble a show of force.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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