Homework Clinic
Hands-on Clinic => Nursing and Clinical => Topic started by: jojoperlo_ on Jan 10, 2023
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A group of nurses are reviewing the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987. Which options would the nurses select that reflects a violation of the act?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
◦ If a resident attempts to get out of bed, a soft vest restraint is applied.
◦ The nursing staff routinely leave doors open when getting residents up to bedside commodes.
◦ The patient is not consulted prior to a change in medical treatment.
◦ The nursing assistant is overheard telling a resident, "If you don't eat, I won't take you down to play dominoes this afternoon."
◦ The resident falls during a physical therapy session, despite being attended by two staff members.
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▸If a resident attempts to get out of bed, a soft vest restraint is applied.
▸The nursing staff routinely leave doors open when getting residents up to bedside commodes.
▸The patient is not consulted prior to a change in medical treatment.
▸The nursing assistant is overheard telling a resident, "If you don't eat, I won't take you down to play dominoes this afternoon."