Author Question: A suicidal patient was found attempting to hang himself in the bathroom shower. What nursing ... (Read 88 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A suicidal patient was found attempting to hang himself in the bathroom shower. What nursing intervention would best address the patient's current need for safety while maintaining his self-esteem?

a. Assign a staff member to remain with the patient at all times.
b. Place the patient in the seclusion room with 15-minute checks.
c. Request that the patient remain with the patient group at all times.
d. Tell the patient that he may use the bathroom only with staff supervision.

Question 2

The plan of a care for a patient with anger includes behavioral interventions. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to find?

A) Self-monitoring of cues
B) Anger management
C) Relaxation training
D) Response disruption

huda · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
One-to-one supervision communicates concern to the patient by offering help in controlling self-harm impulses.

Answer to Question 2

B