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rachel9

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A client begins to smash furniture, cannot be talked down, and refuses medications. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
 
  A. Call a violence code.B. Ask the ward clerk to put in a call for the physician.C. Place the client in seclusion.D. Place the client in four-point restraints.

Question 2

A nursing instructor is teaching about violence-intervention protocols. Which student statement would indicate the need for further instruction?
 
  A. Administering psychotropic medications can be a part of violence-intervention protocols.B. Soothing the client by stroking an arm or shoulder can be a part of violence-intervention protocols.C. Applying leather restraints can be a part of violence-intervention protocols.D. Calling for assistance is a part of violence-intervention protocols.



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elizabethrperez

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Answer to Question 1

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In this situation the nurse must have adequate, trained help to prevent injury to the client or staff. Calling a violence code will access this help.

Answer to Question 2

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Touching the client could be seen by him or her as threatening and provoke further violence.




rachel9

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


gcook

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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