When assessing a patient with bizarre behavior, it is important to ensure your own safety and then:
A. talk the patient down to convince him or her to be transported.
B. ensure that the patient is in between you and an escape route.
C. have law enforcement place the patient in protective custody.
D. consider that a medical illness may be an underlying etiology.
Answer: D. consider that a medical illness may be an underlying etiology.
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