A patient was restrained after assaulting a staff member. Which nursing measure has priority?
A) Monitor the patient every 30 minutes.
B) Maintain constant supervision of the patient.
C) Administer a sedating medication after applying the restraints.
D) Distract the patient at frequent intervals while restraints are in use.
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