During a manic episode, a patient is hyperactive, restless, and disorganized. The patient goes to the dining room and begins to throw food and dishes. Verbal intervention is ineffective.
The patient's behavior poses a substantial risk of harm to others. Staff escorts the patient to the patient's room to dine alone. What is the rationale for this action? a. Prevent other patients from observing the behavior.
b. Reduce environmental stimuli that negatively affect the patient.
c. Protect the patient's biological integrity until medication takes effect.
d. Reinforce limit setting, enabling the patient to learn to follow unit rules.
Question 2
An important component of providing good care is for health caregivers to take care of, or nurture, themselves. Which of the following are ways that effectively assist health caregivers to nurture themselves? (Select all that apply.)
a. Be supportive of colleagues.
b. Recognize and accept one's own limitations, and strive to improve.
c. Take pride in oneself.
d. Accept all challenges presented.
e. Be responsible and accountable for one's own actions.
Nurses possess a wide variety of experiences which they take into each patient encounter.
Measuring Patient Height
Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious
Assisting a falling patient.