A patient who was hospitalized after a serious suicide attempt is scheduled to be discharged to home. During the hospitalization the patient has been compliant with all aspects of the treatment plan.
It is reasonable to believe the patient will continue to comply with treatment because the patient: a. is beginning to demonstrate positive behavioral changes.
b. continues to need to seek praise from multidisciplinary team members.
c. states, I'm trying to change. I can't do it all at once but I want to continue to try..
d. verbally promises to go to every meeting that the group schedules after the planned discharge.
Question 2
After working with a patient who has a history of violent behavior to identify possible clues that suggest that his behavior is escalating, the nurse and patient develop a plan for prevention. Which strategy would they be least likely to include?
A) Counting to 10
B) Taking slow deep breaths
C) Turning up the music loud
D) Taking a voluntary time out
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
Patient teaching: neck assessment
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
Patient Physical Status Classification