How can the EMT best keep a psychiatric patient calm and avoid provoking a violent outburst?
A) Inform the patient of all that is going on and use a calm voice throughout care
B) Establish that the EMT is in control of the situation and that how the call goes depends on the patient
C) Inform the patient that he is responsible for all of his actions that occur throughout the call
D) Involve law enforcement early in the call as a deterrent for violence
A) Inform the patient of all that is going on and use a calm voice throughout care
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