Author Question: A client begins to smash furniture, cannot be talked down, and refuses medications. Which is the ... (Read 15 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client begins to smash furniture, cannot be talked down, and refuses medications. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

A. Call a violence code.B. Ask the ward clerk to put in a call for the physician.C. Place the client in seclusion.D. Place the client in four-point restraints.

Question 2

A nursing instructor is teaching about violence-intervention protocols. Which student statement would indicate the need for further instruction?

A. Administering psychotropic medications can be a part of violence-intervention protocols.B. Soothing the client by stroking an arm or shoulder can be a part of violence-intervention protocols.C. Applying leather restraints can be a part of violence-intervention protocols.D. Calling for assistance is a part of violence-intervention protocols.

elizabethrperez · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
In this situation the nurse must have adequate, trained help to prevent injury to the client or staff. Calling a violence code will access this help.

Answer to Question 2

B
Touching the client could be seen by him or her as threatening and provoke further violence.