Following Surgery, a Patient with No Previous Mental Health Problems

Multiple Choice

Following surgery, a patient with no previous mental health problems is experiencing hallucinations, trying to crawl out of bed, and is threatening the nurse. Which of the following actions is most appropriate in this situation?

A) Contact psychiatric services to admit the patient to the mental health unit.
B) Notify the house supervisor about the need for patient restraints.
C) Contact the physician for an order for restraints.
D) Isolate the patient, remove potentially harmful objects, and continue to try and calm the patient.