A nurse must display understanding of the mental implications of a client on isolation precautions when planning care to control the risk of:
1. Denial
2. Aggression
3. Regression
4. Isolation
ANS: 4
A sense of loneliness may develop because normal social relationships become disrupted. The nurse should plan care to control the risk of the client feeling isolated. Denial is not a risk related to isolation. Aggression is not a risk for the client on isolation precautions. Regression is not a risk related to isolation.
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