An Emergency Code Was Called After a Patient Pulled a Knife

question 8

Multiple Choice

An emergency code was called after a patient pulled a knife from a pocket and threatened, "I will kill anyone who tries to get near me." The patient was safely disarmed and placed in seclusion. Justification for use of seclusion was that the patient

• A) was threatening to others.
• B) was experiencing psychosis.
• C) presented an undeniable escape risk.
• D) presented a clear and present danger to others.

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