Harm another staff member and states plan for attack

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Your patient wishes to harm another staff member and states their plan for the attack. What would be your NEXT action? Notify MD and get an order to increase the patient's medication to help dissuade them from harming anyone. Activate the security alarm and evacuate all public areas. Inform staff supervisor and notify other primary care team members. Call security and place the patient in leather restraints right away.

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