Which of the following is most relevant to your decisions about how to handle a potentially violent patient?
A) The fact that you have transported this patient many times and he has never become violent
B) The family's reassurances that the patient never harmed anyone
C) The patient's current behavior
D) Whether or not the patient is taking antipsychotic medications

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The patient's current behavior is the most relevant factor in determining how to handle a potentially violent patient. The patient's past behavior and medication use may provide additional information, but the current behavior should always be the primary consideration. The family's reassurances may not be reliable and should not be the sole basis for decision-making.

Which of the Following Is Most Relevant to Your Decisions