SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You and your partner respond to a scene where a young man is yelling and waving a baseball bat to keep bystanders away from him. He shouts that you and your partner are part of an alien conspiracy, but he is cannot clearly state what the conspiracy is about. You recognize the signs of a behavioral emergency.The patient's behavior is becoming more violent, and you have a strong belief that he will hurt himself or someone else. You have called for law enforcement and they are on their way. Before physically restraining this patient, you must:

A. obtain the patient's consent for treatment.
B. consult with medical direction before taking further action.
C. work with your partner to wrestle the patient onto the stretcher.
D. work the patient into a corner so you can grab him.

Answer: B