Patient walked out of their room with plastic knife

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A patient walked out of their room with a plastic knife. They stated that they feel like cutting their wrist to see blood. What would be your PRIORITY action?Your older adult patient has dementia and bipolar disorder. They show signs of frustration while you are helping with AM care. What would be your MOST appropriate response?What drug class is most often used as first-line treatment for major depression? Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

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