A patient on an inpatient psychiatric ward becomes acutely agitated and begins throwing objects. The initial de-escalation approach has failed. What is the most appropriate next step according to emergency response guidelines?
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A
Immediately administer intramuscular haloperidol without further assessment
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B
Call for additional staff support and attempt verbal de-escalation with increased staffing presence
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C
Initiate physical restraint immediately to prevent harm
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D
Discharge the patient to a general hospital emergency department