An emergency code was called after a patient pulled a knife from a pocket and threatened, "I will kill anyone who tries to get near me." The patient was safely disarmed and placed in seclusion. What was the justification for use of seclusion?

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The justification for the use of seclusion was that the patient presented a clear and present danger to others, as evidenced by the threat to kill anyone who approached.

An Emergency Code Was Called After a Patient Pulled a Knife