Answer to Question 1
A, B, C, D, E, F
Patients in restraints are entirely dependent on others for their basic safety and all of their physiological needs. They are also at risk of injury from poor positioning that interferes with their circulation or airway. Therefore all restrained patients must be constantly observed to ensure they are safe and secure. They also are to be provided with adequate nutrition (straws for fluids and finger foods for solids ease intake), regular opportunities for elimination, repositioning or other interventions to provide for periodic range-of-motion exercise, regular assessment of mental status, and attention to other hygiene and comfort needs.
Answer to Question 2
B
Bipolar patients are maintained on lithium indefinitely to prevent recurrences. Helping the patient understand this need will promote medication compliance . It is expected that the patient will take medication for a long time.
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