The nurse moves about the psychiatric unit, noting that exits are free from obstruction, no one is
smoking in any area other than the smoking room, the janitor's closet is locked, and all sharp objects
are being used under supervision of staff.
These observations relate to
a. management of milieu safety.
b. coordinating care of clients.
c. management of the interpersonal climate.
d. use of therapeutic intervention strategies.
ANS: A
Nursing staff are responsible for all aspects of milieu management. The observations mentioned in
this question directly relate to the safety of the unit. The other options, although part of the nurse's
concerns, are unrelated to the observations cited.
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