A patient with severe agitation cannot safely swallow medication and continues attempting to strike staff after verbal de-escalation. Which medication route is generally most suitable for rapid emergency treatment when prescribed?
Correct answer: A. Intramuscular injection
- A. Intramuscular injection
- B. Delayed-release oral tablet
- C. Topical skin preparation
- D. Rectal medication without assessment
Explanation
When oral medication cannot be taken safely, a prescribed intramuscular medicine can provide relatively rapid treatment during a behavioural emergency. Staff must continue safety measures and monitor airway, breathing, circulation, and medication effects.
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Psychiatric emergencies include suicidal behavior, homicide risk, severe agitation, panic, acute psychosis, delirium, overdose, and withdrawal states. Students examine rapid risk assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, environmental safety, emergency medication, observation levels, and the immediate priorities that differ from routine psychiatric nursing care.
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