A patient experiencing acute mania is dancing atop a pool table in the recreation room. The patient waves a cue in one hand and says, "I'll throw the pool balls if anyone comes near me." To best assure safety, the nurse's first intervention is to:
a. tell the patient, "You need to be secluded."
b. clear the room of all other patients.
c. help the patient down from the table.
d. assemble a show of force.
ANS: B
Safety is of primary importance. Once other patients are out of the room, a plan for managing this patient can be implemented.
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