Author Question: The patient is an older male with the diagnosis of dementi a. He is confused and wanders and is ... (Read 45 times)

serike · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The patient is an older male with the diagnosis of dementi

a. He is confused and wanders and is occasionally combative. The physician orders Posey vest (restraint vest) PRN. The nurse should:
a. Place the Posey vest on the patient as needed
b. Inform the physician that the order is inappropriate
c. Check the condition of the patient every 2 hours after application of the vest
d. Ignore the order

Question 2

The abbreviation for every day ___ is no longer used.

Fill in the blank with correct words.

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
This order must never be written as a standing order or on an as-needed basis (i.e., prn); the condition of the restrained or secluded patient must be continually assessed, monitored, and reevaluated. Consultation with the patient's treating physician should occur as soon as possible if the restraint or seclusion is not ordered by the patient's treating physician.

Answer to Question 2

qd
The abbreviation for every day (qd) is no longer used. If a treatment or medication is needed daily, the nurse should write out the word daily or every day on the written order or care plan. The abbreviation qd (every day) can be misinterpreted to mean O.D. (right eye).