When working with a patient whose behavior has become anxious, agitated, and aggressive, the social worker should always make sure his or her own exit from the examination room is not blocked but that the patient's exit is blocked.

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For safety, it's important to ensure that neither the social worker's nor the patient's exit is blocked, allowing both parties a safe way to leave the situation if necessary. Blocking a patient's exit could escalate the situation and is not considered a safe or ethical practice.

When Working with a Patient Whose Behavior Has Become Anxious