You are on the scene where a 23-year-old female has attempted suicide by cutting her forearms with a razor.She is sitting in the front yard and has lost a large amount of blood.She is conscious and holding a small razor blade,and tells you to get away from her.Which of the following should NOT be done?

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Taking the razor blade away by force could escalate the situation and potentially harm both the patient and the responder. It's important to ensure safety and gain the patient's trust, not to use force unless absolutely necessary and safe to do so.

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