The patient has a care plan that describes responses to a specific behavior. You should
A. implement the approaches listed when the behavior is out of control.
B. inform the nurse that the patient is acting up and ask her to initiate the plan.
C. implement the approaches listed as soon as the behavior begins.
D. communicate the problem to other team members and get their advice.
Answer: C
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