A patient who appears to be intoxicated has fallen and is complaining of pain to his right arm. He is loud and using profane language. What should be your initial approach to the patient?
A) "If you do not quiet down, I will call the police and they will arrest you."
B) "Let me put an ice pack on your wrist. It will help it feel better."
C) "Stop yelling or I will have to strap you to the stretcher."
D) "I cannot help you if you keep yelling like that!"
B) "Let me put an ice pack on your wrist. It will help it feel better."
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Patients with ________ conditions should not be left in the reception room
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A school nurse has called EMS because an 8-year-old girl has a fever and is dehydrated. Just after your arrival, the girl's parents arrive. They calmly inform you that they do not believe in Western medicine, and that they will take the girl home to treat her. The child has an altered mental status and appears to be in serious condition. You should:
A) advise the parents of the risks and allow them to sign a refusal of treatment form. B) provide treatment to the girl under the concept of implied consent. C) quietly contact law enforcement to assist you in convincing the parents. D) leave the scene and document that there was no patient contact.