A patient pacing in the emergency department
RN OSCE practice station
Risk assessment · 2 min to read · 8 min to perform
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Assess him, keep everyone safe and agree next steps with him.
Daniel FoxI need space. Stop crowding me.
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Daniel Fox, 32, is pacing in the ED treatment area and says he wants to leave. Assess him, keep everyone safe and agree next steps with him. RN Casey Bell is nearby; the ED doctor can be phoned.
What this station tests
- Agitation can reflect environmental, medical or psychological distress.
- Keep exits clear and avoid surprise touch.
- A wish to leave requires assessment, not invented detention powers.
Sources for the clinical content
An original practice scenario with invented patients. Not an exam question.