When treating a patient exhibiting abnormal behavior, you should always:
a. assume until proven otherwise that the source of the abnormal behavior is an underlying medical condition.
b. provide oxygen with a nonrebreather mask at 15 LPM.
c. assist the patient in taking glucose in case the patient is hyperglycemic.
d. assume that the abnormal behavior is a manifestation of an underlying psychological problem.
Answer: a
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