The Crisis Nurse Working with Law Enforcement Is Called to Assist

Multiple Choice

The crisis nurse working with law enforcement is called to assist at a scene where an overtly psychotic individual is threatening officers with a handgun.He shouts that aliens dressed like police are pursuing him and he has to get away.The priority intervention is:

A) Evaluate the patient for recent substance use.
B) Ensure the patient's safety and develop rapport.
C) Screen for the level of psychiatric care needed.
D) Assist the patient to make sense of the experience.