Asked by Ayanna Mcduffie on Jul 08, 2024

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Which principle has the highest priority when addressing a behavioral crisis in an inpatient setting?

A) Resolve the crisis with the least restrictive intervention possible.
B) Swift intervention is justified to maintain the integrity of a therapeutic milieu.
C) Rights of an individual patient are superseded by the rights of the majority of patients.
D) Patients should have opportunities to regain control without intervention if the safety of others is not compromised.

Least Restrictive Intervention

An approach that involves using the most minimally invasive or limiting method necessary to achieve a desired outcome, especially in healthcare or education.

Behavioral Crisis

A situation where an individual's behavior poses an immediate danger to themselves or others, requiring urgent intervention.

  • Learn about the approaches for crisis intervention with an emphasis on safeguarding patient well-being.
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Felicia ToliverJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The rule of using the least restrictive treatment or intervention possible to achieve the desired outcome is the patient's legal right. Planned interventions are nearly always preferable. Intervention may be necessary when the patient threatens harm to self.