The charge nurse notes unusually high acuity on the mental health unit. A patient cannot be safely contained without being placed in physical restraints. What does the nurse recognize as priority concerns in the unit at this time? Select all that apply.
1. Decrease in trust level among patients and staff
2. Staffing ratio or mix changes for the following shift
3. Increased length of stay for this patient's admission
4. Decreased reimbursement for this patient's admission
5. Increased risk of physical or psychological injury to patients and staff
Question 2
The psychiatric-mental health nurse manager has just initiated several changes on the unit. Which change is most likely to help prevent burnout and be most beneficial to the well-being of the nurses on the unit?
1. Negotiating with upper management to add two new RN positions.
2. Redecorating the nurses' station and lounge with therapeutic colors.
3. Electing a committee to oversee the day-to-day operations of the unit.
4. Moving the nurse manager's office to another floor to make more room for storage.
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