Staff members take an aggressive patient to seclusion. Before leaving the patient in the room, the priority action should be
a. remove potentially harmful objects from the patient.
b. require the patient to use the bathroom.
c. have the patient lie on the bed.
d. offer the patient fluids.
A
Use of seclusion promotes safety, so removal of harmful objects is necessary. Seclusion is also designed to decrease stimulation. The patient might be asked if he or she needs to go to the bathroom but will not be forced to do so. In some facilities there is no bed in the room, only a mattress on the floor.
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