A patient who was hospitalized after a serious suicide attempt is scheduled to be discharged to home. During the hospitalization the patient has been compliant with all aspects of the treatment plan.
It is reasonable to believe the patient will continue to comply with treatment because the patient: a. is beginning to demonstrate positive behavioral changes.
b. continues to need to seek praise from multidisciplinary team members.
c. states, I'm trying to change. I can't do it all at once but I want to continue to try..
d. verbally promises to go to every meeting that the group schedules after the planned discharge.
Question 2
After working with a patient who has a history of violent behavior to identify possible clues that suggest that his behavior is escalating, the nurse and patient develop a plan for prevention. Which strategy would they be least likely to include?
A) Counting to 10
B) Taking slow deep breaths
C) Turning up the music loud
D) Taking a voluntary time out
The patient interview often requires note taking.
Taking a Patient’s Oral Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side
Patient teaching: heart assessment
Preparing a Manual Patient Ledger.