You have a combative patient. You and the police need to restrain the patient. All of these are guidelines to follow EXCEPT:
A) establishing a clear plan of action. B) talking to the patient calmly.
C) staying outside the patient's range of motion. D) approaching the patient alone.
D
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of Diazepam is FALSE?
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a. Cytokines b. Alpha-1 antitrypsin c. Histamine d. Macrophages
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A. rhythm B. rate C. volume D. condition