The experienced staff nurse stops immediately, and a police officer calls a police supervisor. A judge provides a warrant, and then the nurse collects the blood sample.
Soon, an agitated older client with acute altered mental status arrives by ambulance. The emergency medical service (EMS) personnel have the client strapped to a gurney and are standing in the hallway waiting for instructions. The triage nurse asks the charge nurse which treatment room is available for an agitated older client with acute altered mental status.
Which treatment room would be the most ideal place for this client?
a. A room with bright lights and minimal stimuli
b. A room with soft lighting and calming environment
c. An isolated room away from other patients
d. A room closest to the nursing station for monitoring