Police tell you that bystanders reported the patient jumping down onto the train tracks and laying down on them twice. Each time members of the public encouraged her to get back on the platform and she complied. EMS was called on the second attempt and when they arrived the patient was sitting on a bench crying with bystanders. She refused to come with EMS/Police for assessment and attempted to strike one of the officers when they told her she would be escorted to the hospital. Upon entering the room, you notice that Miss J is curled in a ball on the bed and has tears on her cheeks. She is staring at the wall and does not sit up when you enter. She appears disheveled, her hair looks unwashed and she has multiple stains on her shirt. She appears stated age. She allows you to take vital signs, which are normal. List at least three relevant personal safety factors that you need to consider when entering the room to interview this patient and discuss why they are relevant (6)
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