After being admitted for a surgical procedure a patient with a history of schizophrenia becomes extremely agitated when other patients are around and believes that others want to cause the patient harm
Which intervention should the nurse use to provide a therapeutic milieu for the patient?
a. Place the patient in a private room.
b. Request an order for antipsychotic medications.
c. Help the patient clarify the meaning of the feelings.
d. Suggest the patient be scheduled for a psychotherapy session.
ANS: A
A therapeutic milieu is an environment that provides containment, support, structure, involvement, and validation during the patient's stay. In this case, it will help keep the patient psychologically safe while undergoing care for a physiological problem. B. The patient is likely already receiving antipsychotic agents. C. D. Psychotherapy and exploring feelings are not the priority at this time—keeping the patient safe for surgery is the priority.
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