During your scene size-up and initial assessment of a patient with a behavioral emergency, remember:
A.
suicide scenes are generally safe to enter if law enforcement is not there yet.
B.
if a patient has attempted suicide, your priority is to care for the patient's behavioral problem before treating the trauma or medical problem.
C.
if a patient has a weapon, back out of the scene and wait for law enforcement.
D.
never stand between a patient and an open door so that you block an escape if the patient wants it.
Answer: C
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