You are preparing to transport a patient with a behavioral emergency to the hospital. As he is being loaded into the ambulance, he smiles and says, "What if I decide to just go crazy and hurt you during the ride to the hospital?" Which one of the following is your best response?

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This response sets clear expectations for the patient's behavior, while also conveying consequences for any actions that may be harmful to the healthcare provider. It is important to communicate firmly, but calmly, in order to establish a sense of control and safety in a situation that may be volatile. A and C are not appropriate responses as they are threatening and may escalate the situation, while B assumes the patient is already in restraints and doesn't address the potential threat.

You Are Preparing to Transport a Patient with a Behavioral