You respond to a residence for a patient who is "not acting right." As you approach the door, the patient, a 35-year-old male, begins shouting profanities at you and your partner while holding a baseball bat. The man is confused and diaphoretic, and is wearing a medical identification bracelet. You should:

A. calm him down so you can assess him.
B. be assertive and talk the patient down.
C. contact medical control for instructions.
D. retreat at once and call law enforcement.


Ans: D. retreat at once and call law enforcement.

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