A patient experiencing acute mania is dancing atop a 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." To best assure safety, the nurse's first intervention is to do which of the following?
A) Tell the patient, "You need to be secluded."
B) Clear the room of all other patients.
C) Help the patient down from the table.
D) Assemble a show of force.
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