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wrbasek0

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A unit in an inpatient psychiatric facility is experiencing an increase in violence episodes by patients. A group of nurses working on this unit is developing a plan to address this issue.
 
  When developing this plan which of the following would the nurses most likely address as the problem areas? Select all that apply.
  A) Inconsistent unit activities
  B) Medication power struggles
  C) Empathetic staff response
  D) Clear set boundaries
  E) Little patient participation in treatment plan

Question 2

A nurse performing an admission interview identifies a need for one-to-one supervision when the patient admits to having suicidal ideations with a plan. The best way to inform the patient of the planned intervention is to say:
 
  a. We cannot trust you to remain safe, so someone will always be with you..
  b. It is our policy to have a staff member stay with all new admissions to the unit..
  c. The hospital can't let you hurt yourself. Someone will stay with you at all times to protect you from self-harm..
  d. I understand your impulse to harm yourself. A staff member will stay with you to help you control that impulse..


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Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, E

Answer to Question 2

D
This explanation is honest and suggests caring as well as collaboration between the nurse and patient. The other choices are impersonal and do little to convey caring.


wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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