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.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Patient Teaching
Patient teaching: heart assessment
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