Family members who have access to hospitals may present risks to the staff when which of the following is most likely present?
a. Family members are not doing well.
b. Family members are in the intensive care unit.
c. Family members are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
d. Family members are unable to visit regu-larly.
ANS: C
People under the influence of drugs or alcohol are more likely to be volatile and unpredictable. The other options are incorrect because these people are not as likely to present a problem.
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