Which principle takes priority for the psychiatric inpatient staff when addressing behavioral crises?

A) Resolve behavioral crises using the least restrictive intervention possible.
B) Rights of the majority of patients supersede the rights of individual patients.
C) Swift intervention is justified to maintain the integrity of the therapeutic milieu.
D) Allow patients opportunities to regain control without intervention if the safety of other patients is not compromised.

Behavioral Crises

Situations where an individual displays extreme emotional, psychological or behavioral distress, often requiring immediate intervention.

Psychiatric Inpatient

Hospitalization for individuals who require constant medical supervision and therapeutic intervention for severe mental health issues.

Least Restrictive Intervention

An approach in caregiving and treatment that uses the minimal amount of restriction necessary on the individual's freedom for safety or therapeutic reasons.