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Title: A patient with acute mania dances atop a pool table, waves a cue in one hand, and says, I'll throw ... Post by: ellielopezzz on Jan 20, 2018 A patient with acute mania dances atop a pool table, 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, We are taking you to seclusion.. b. remove the patient from the pool table. c. clear the room of all other patients. d. assemble a show of force. Title: A patient with acute mania dances atop a pool table, waves a cue in one hand, and says, I'll throw ... Post by: bburns on Jan 20, 2018 C
The safety of the other patients in the room is of primary importance. Once other patients are out of the room, a plan for controlling this patient can be implemented. |