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A resident's agitation is escalating despite calm attempts, and you feel unsafe. What should you do?
- A.Stay alone and keep trying for as long as it takes today
- B.Leave the immediate area if needed for safety and obtain help from the nurse and other staff right away
- C.Lock the resident in the room and return after your break
- D.Call the resident's family to come and control the behavior
Correct answer
B. Leave the immediate area if needed for safety and obtain help from the nurse and other staff right away
Why
Staff safety is part of resident safety, and escalating situations require prompt help from the team. Staying alone, locking a resident in, or delegating control to family is unsafe and inappropriate.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Emotional and Mental Health Needs: Confused and Combative Residents · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-058).