Your patient is a 15-year-old female who has n diagnosed with a personality disorder.She has no history of violent behavior.The staff at her residential care facility wants her to be transported for evaluation of a possible urinary tract infection.Which of the following is the BEST way to handle this situation?

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The best way to handle this situation is to have a female EMT attend to the patient to ensure that the patient is comfortable and feels safe during transport. This helps to maintain a therapeutic relationship and promote positive patient outcomes. It is important to prioritize the patient's physical health needs while also being mindful of their psychological needs. Refusing to transport the patient or administering a tranquilizer injection is not an appropriate response in this situation.

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