A Nurse Directs the Intervention Team Who Must Take an Aggressive

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse directs the intervention team who must take an aggressive patient to seclusion.Other patients were removed from the area.Before approaching the patient,the nurse should ensure that the staff takes which of the following actions? Select all that apply.

• A)Remove jewelry,glasses,and harmful items from the patient and staff members.
• B)Appoint a person to clear a path and open,close,or lock doors.
• C)Quickly approach the patient,and grab the closest extremity.
• D)Select the person who will communicate with the patient.
• E)Move behind the patient to use the element of surprise.