The ER (emergency room) staff experienced a violent client who had demanded pain medication and threatened the staff if he did not receive it. The ER nurse called the police, and the emergency room physician talked to the client in a calm manner.
The physicians ploy to ask questions regarding the clients level and location of pain was an attempt to: 1. Distract the client.
2. De-escalate the situation.
3. Determine the clients real reason for seeking treatment.
4. Assess the clients level of pain.
Question 2
A long-term care facility is reviewing its Violence Prevention policy. The policy contains information regarding the reporting procedure.
Which of the following would be appropriate for the DON (director of nursing) to consider adding to this policy? 1. Notification of the situation to area facilities
2. A list of who to contact in regard to administration and law enforcement
3. A list of law enforcement officials to contact
4. Administrations home phone numbers
McBurney’s point is the common location of pain in children and adolescents with appendicitis.
Ettore Sottsass, "Carlton" Room Divider.
Typical laboratory emergency shower.
Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation