When treating behavioral emergencies, it is important to remember that:
a. Many behavioral illness emergencies involve conditions that are not treatable
b. All behavioral emergencies are treated in the same manner with chemical or physical restraint
c. Most behavioral illness emergencies are minor and do not require emergency medical service treatment or transport
d. Many behavioral emergencies have a metabolic and treatable cause
d
Rationale: a. Many behavioral emergencies have a metabolic and treatable cause.
b. Behavioral emergencies are different and many do not require restraint.
c. Although some behavioral emergencies are minor, treatment or transport is often indicated to maintain safety of patient and/or bystanders.
d. Correct.
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