A patient experiencing acute mania is dancing atop the pool table in the recreation room. The patient waves a cue in one hand and says, "I'll throw the pool balls if anyone comes near me." The nurse's first intervention is to:
A) tell the patient, "You need to be secluded."
B) help the patient down from the table.
C) clear the room of all other patients.
D) assemble a show of force.

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Safety is of primary importance. Once other patients are out of the room, a plan for managing this patient can be implemented. A show of force is likely to frighten the patient and increase this risk for violence.

A Patient Experiencing Acute Mania Is Dancing Atop the Pool