You are caring for a patient with schizophrenia. The person has become agitated. What do you do to protect yourself?
What will be an ideal response?
Keep a safe distance between yourself and the person. Always be aware of your surroundings. Be alert for items that can be used as weapons. Avoid wearing your stethoscope around your neck. Do not let the person get between you and the exit. Call for help. Do not try to handle the situation yourself.
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a. as soon as possible c. at 3 months b. at 2 months d. at 4 to 6 months
One way to avoid or decrease professional liability is to:
a. have every employee take a flu shot b. have a risk management department c. avoid taking telephone or verbal orders d. deliver care in teams
Once evidence related to the use of prompted voiding in patients with cognitive impairment has been appraised and integrated with practice, it is important to:
a. Consider whether patients' families see this as necessary for the well-being of family members. b. Search large databases such as CINAHL to amass further evidence. c. Clarify the clinical practice question. d. Solicit input regarding integration with practice.
The World Health Organization's definition of health includes which of the following? Choose all that apply
1) Absence of disease 2) Physical well-being 3) Mental well-being 4) Social well-being