You have been called for a geriatric patient with advanced dementia. The staff at the skilled nursing facility believes her to be suffering from a urinary tract infection. At bedside, you find her to be confused and aggressive. She is on constant oxygen at 3 lpm for COPD. During transport, she repeatedly spits and tries to strike you. You would respond by:

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Maintaining a safe distance is important to ensure the safety of both the patient and the healthcare provider, especially when the patient is aggressive.

You Have Been Called for a Geriatric Patient with Advanced