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lracut11

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A suicidal patient was found attempting to hang himself in the bathroom shower. What nursing intervention would best address the patient's current need for safety while maintaining his self-esteem?
 
  a. Assign a staff member to remain with the patient at all times.
  b. Place the patient in the seclusion room with 15-minute checks.
  c. Request that the patient remain with the patient group at all times.
  d. Tell the patient that he may use the bathroom only with staff supervision.

Question 2

The plan of a care for a patient with anger includes behavioral interventions. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to find?
 
  A) Self-monitoring of cues
  B) Anger management
  C) Relaxation training
  D) Response disruption



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Answer to Question 1

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One-to-one supervision communicates concern to the patient by offering help in controlling self-harm impulses.

Answer to Question 2

B




lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


TheDev123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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