Items that should be taken home by relatives or locked in the hospital safe include:
a. jewellery, money and dentures.
b. jewellery, money and watches.
c. jewellery, glasses and watches.
d. jewellery, dentures and glasses.
b
Any items of value should be documented and either
taken home with relatives or locked in the hospital safe. An
individual may choose to keep a small amount of money
with them and also have their watch, wedding ring or religious jewellery with them. This is acceptable as long as they
understand the risks and as long as the items are documented.
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