مريض نفسي بدأ يهدد ممرضاً ويقترب منه بقبضة مضمومة، وفشلت التهدئة الكلامية. ما الخطوة التالية؟

A psychiatric patient threatens a nurse and approaches with a clenched fist; verbal de-escalation has failed. What is next?

1. Confront him alone with physical force
2. Withdraw and leave other patients with him
3. Call the team and follow protocol
4. Ignore him and carry on working

Answer: C) Call the team and follow protocol. When de-escalation fails and harm is imminent, summon a trained team in sufficient numbers and follow protocol (medication, seclusion or restraint as last resort) while protecting others.