One more poll - a multiple choice question

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  1. You are taken hostage. The best course of action is:

    • 2
      Do not communicate with other hostages
    • 36
      Talk to your captor(s) as much as possible
    • 7
      Try talking your captor(s) out of performing malicious acts
    • 25
      Do not act as a figure of authority

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I HATE TESTS!

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Specializes in Addictions, Corrections, QA/Education.

I was stuck between "Talk to your captor(s) as much as possible" and "Do not act as a figure of authority".

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i think i would talk to them .. try to find a common ground .. or convince them i was on their side .. even though i'm not... then they's probably shoot me ... with my luck..

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I was stuck between "Talk to your captor(s) as much as possible" and "Do not act as a figure of authority".

me too. I would think, build trust but don't be too pushy.

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That's a tough one. Got stuck between, talking as much as possible or talking them out of malicious acts.

Think my answer would change depending on what sort of relationship i had with the client?

Id want to build trust without being bossy or over bearing and try not to get myself hurt:(

What is the right thing to do?

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Specializes in HIV Coordinator/Disease Intervention Spe.

After just going through my new employee orientation I think and it may be gross, after getting over the initial shock, I would cover myself in feces and play crazy! Then hope for the best!

Now don't misunderstand me I was in nursing for 20 years & took a job with the state in the same prison system, so this is not new to me, just the job I have taken. I love my job, but being held as a hostage is still a possibility.

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