You are on the scene of a call where a patient barricaded himself and his wife in their home and is threatening to do harm. The police have been at the scene for hours and after the wife escaped, they rushed in. It is now your responsibly to transport this now-restrained patient to the local ED. What should be your highest priority?

You are on the scene of a call where a patient barricaded himself and his wife in their home and is threatening to do harm. The police have been at the scene for hours and after the wife escaped, they rushed in. It is now your responsibly to transport this now-restrained patient to the local ED. What should be your highest priority?

You are on the scene of a call where a patient barricaded himself and his wife in their home and is threatening to do harm. The police have been at the scene for hours and after the wife escaped, they rushed in. It is now your responsibly to transport this now-restrained patient to the local ED. What should be your highest priority?




A. Monitoring the patients mental status and vital signs
B. Making sure your documentation shows you did not apply handcuffs
C. Restraining the patient so he is not able to move
D. Explaining to the patient that he no longer has any rights to refuse care








Answer: A


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