Which of the following is NOT considered an appropriate method of controlling a combative patient in the prehospital setting?
A) Droperidol
B) Leather restraints
C) Pepper spray
D) Verbal deescalation

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Pepper spray is not an appropriate method of controlling a combative patient in the prehospital setting, as it can cause harm and potentially escalate the situation. The best choice(s) would be D (Verbal deescalation) and A (Droperidol, if appropriate and administered by a licensed healthcare provider). Leather restraints may be used as a last resort if other methods have failed and the patient is a danger to themselves or others, but they should be applied correctly and monitored closely.

Which of the Following Is NOT Considered an Appropriate Method