A Patient Experiencing Acute Mania Is Dancing Atop a Pool

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing acute mania is dancing atop a 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." To best assure safety, 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.

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