In this scenario, Jerry's priority should be ensuring his own safety and the safety of others while addressing the patient's agitation. Given that the patient has active tuberculosis (TB), Jerry needs to follow proper precautions to prevent the spread of TB.
The best course of action for Jerry is to grab his personal respirator (which is crucial for protection against airborne TB), and then he should quickly get a doctor’s order for restraints if needed. Once he has taken these safety measures, he can safely assess the situation further and, if appropriate and with medical supervision, proceed with restraining the patient if necessary.
Therefore, the appropriate response is:
Jerry should grab his personal respirator, quickly get a doctor’s order for restraints, and rush to the room and restrain the patient.