You are working on gait training without a…
You are working on gait training without an assistive device with a TBI patient who requires supervision for safety during ambulation due to tendencies to wander from the treatment area. While walking in the hallway, the patient heads toward the exit of the hospital, reporting he wants to go see his daughter’s softball game. When you attempt to explain that he cannot leave the hospital, he starts loudly yelling and saying if you don’t let me leave you will be in trouble. Which of the following is the most appropriate de-escalation approach for this patient?