The level of force used to restrain a violent patient is dependent upon all of the following factors, EXCEPT the:
A. patient's size, gender, strength, and mental status.
B. type of abnormal behavior the patient is exhibiting.
C. type and dosage of medications he or she is taking.
D. force needed to protect the patient from self-injury.
Ans: C. type and dosage of medications he or she is taking.
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