An inmate in your housing unit begins exhibiting signs of a mental health crisis, pacing erratically and speaking incoherently. What is your most appropriate immediate response?
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A
Immediately place the inmate in administrative segregation to prevent harm to others
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B
Contact mental health staff and maintain a calm, non-threatening presence while monitoring the inmate
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C
Restrain the inmate using approved holds until the behavior subsides
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D
Ignore the behavior unless the inmate becomes physically aggressive