You are preparing to transport a patient with a behavioral emergency to the hospital. As he is being loaded into the ambulance, he smiles and says, "What if I decide to just go crazy and hurt you during the ride to the hospital?" Which one of the following is your best response?
A) "I am in charge here and you will do as I say. Understand?"
B) "That is impossible because you are in restraints."
C) "If you threaten me again, I will tighten the strap on your chest so it is hard to breathe."
D) "If you touch or hurt me, you will be physically restrained immediately. No exceptions."
D
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