A patient became confused and used a pocket knife to threaten others. The nurse confiscated the knife. What is the nurse's best defense for this action?

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Rationale 1: It is not a privilege to act in this manner.
Rationale 2: Self-defense is taking an action to protect oneself, but there is another option that is more specific.
Rationale 3: Necessity is a defense that allows a nurse to interfere with a patient's property rights to avoid a threatened injury.
Rationale 4: The nurse does not need consent to act in this situation.

A Patient Became Confused and Used a Pocket Knife to Threaten