Sarah is involved in intervening when a patient attempts to harm herself on the unit. During the interaction, the patient slaps Sarah across the face. As a head nurse, it is important that you:
a. Offer Sarah immediate education and training in self-defense.
b. Assist with follow-up documentation and offer access to counseling.
c. Provide access to a lawyer.
d. Encourage Sarah to see the incident as a normal part of care.
B
Training should be conducted on a regular basis and cover a variety of topics, including policies and procedures for reporting, record-keeping, and for obtaining medical care, counseling, work-ers' compensation, or legal assistance after a violent episode or injury.
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