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A nurse is preparing to administer an injection to an agitated patient with a history of assaultive behavior. To best ensure staff safety, which protocol should be followed?

The injection should be deferred until the patient is calm, regardless of the medication's schedule. The nurse should enter the cell alone to build rapport and de-escalate the situation. The injection should be administered with a correctional officer present and in a controlled setting. The nurse should request the patient be placed in therapeutic restraints prior to any treatment.

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The injection should be administered with a correctional officer present and in a controlled setting.

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