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For non-urgent blood work, patient safety and consent govern actions. If a patient cannot cooperate and the draw is not emergent, halt the procedure, protect the site, and notify nursing or the provider. They can reassess necessity and timing, implement de-escalation strategies, obtain orders for appropriate restraints if truly required, or arrange alternative access (e.g., during sedation for another procedure). Proceeding with restraint without an order (Option A) violates policy and may constitute battery. Using family to restrain (Option C) is unsafe and inappropriate. Deception (Option D) undermines trust and can trigger sudden movement and injury. Document the event objectively: behavior observed, attempts made, whom you notified, and the plan. This approach aligns with ethical principles (autonomy, nonmaleficence), institutional policies, and exam expectations for professional conduct in challenging situations.