Author Question: You are caring for a client who is under 24-hour suicide watch when the client becomes very ... (Read 38 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

You are caring for a client who is under 24-hour suicide watch when the client becomes very aggressive and belligerent. When you are trying to talk the client down, the client hits you. What would you recommend for this client?

A) Seclusion
B) Restraints
C) Time-out
D) Demerits

Question 2

Federal regulations and Joint Commission standards regulate the use of seclusion and restraints by health care workers. What do these regulations mandate with regard to the use of restraints?

A) Restraints can only be applied in the presence of a physician
B) Restraints can be applied under the supervision of a licensed nurse
C) Restraints can only be applied under the supervision of a registered nurse
D) Restraints can only be applied if nursing orders are on the chart