What should the nurse do to promote patient understanding and security in the health care setting?
a. Restrain the patient as necessary.
b. Explain all procedures to the patient.
c. Allow the patient more time alone.
d. Restrict activity as much as possible.
B
Orient patient and family to surroundings, introduce to staff, and explain all treatments and procedures. This promotes patient understanding and cooperation. The use of restraints is one safety strategy that can protect patients from injury, but restraints must be used with extreme caution. Physical restraints should be the last resort and should be used only when reasonable alternatives have failed. Isolation may increase anxiety. Encourage family and friends to stay with the patient. Sitters or companions may be used. In some institutions, volunteers can be effective companions. Patient anxiety is reduced and safety is increased when one person provides care and supervision is constant. Constant activity may irritate the patient, yet the lack of activity may create anxiety and/or boredom. Meaningful diversional activities provide distraction, help to reduce boredom, and provide tactile stimulation. Minimize occurrences of wandering.
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