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Case: Agitated patient

A 37-year-old male is BIBA due to agitation. He is disheveled, pacing and talking to himself. Vitals :

  • Temp 37.8
  • HR 110
  • BP 132/79
  • RR 18
  • Sats 97% RA
  • GCS 14 (E4V4M6)

1. List (4) differential diagnoses for this presentation. 4 marks

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2. Outline a 4-step de-escalation strategy when approaching this patient. 4 marks

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3. State (4) criteria that must be met to schedule (detain) this patient under the NSW Mental Health Act 2007. 4 marks

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