A client with a psychiatric disorder is considering joining a clubhouse with other clients with mental disorders. The client asks the nurse to explain what services the clubhouses provide. The nurse's best answer would be:
A) "They are open 24 hours a day to provide care and support for the clubhouse members."
B) "They are run entirely by psychiatric mental health nurses."
C) "Their predominate focus is on providing ongoing intensive psychotherapy for clients in a group setting."
D) "They are predominately run by psychiatric patients with minimal assistance from mental health staff."
D
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a. Call for emergency assistance so that resuscitation procedures can begin. b. Ask family members if they would like to spend time alone with the client. c. Ensure that a death certificate has been completed by the physician. d. Request family members to prepare the client's body for the funeral home.
Which nursing action is not a part of an adult fall prevention protocol?
a. Instruct the patient at risk for falls to call for help when performing activities of daily living. b. Keep side rails down. c. Keep bed in lowest position. d. Provide adequate lighting.
The patient has an IV of normal saline running in his right hand. His left antecubital space has a saline lock in place for emergency access. Where should the nurse take the blood pressure?
A) Right arm B) Left arm C) Either leg D) Omit blood pressure reading
A client's condition has deteriorated and the nurse needs to notify the health care provider. What information should the nurse include when providing a telephone report on this client?
1. Client's medical diagnosis 2. Name of unit nurse manager 3. Names of family members visiting 4. Name and relationship to the client 5. Observed changes in the client's status