When caring for a patient with a behavioral emergency, it is important for you to:

A. spend minimal time at the scene and transport the patient quickly.
B. let the patient tell you what happened in his or her own words.
C. clearly identify yourself as being in charge and set ground rules.
D. qualify the patient's hallucinations in order to gain his or her trust.


Answer: B. let the patient tell you what happened in his or her own words.

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