A psychiatric aide asks, "Can you give me some examples of how we provide structure for patients?" The nurse should offer which suggestions? Select all that apply
a. Set limits on destructive behavior.
b. Direct a patient to go to a quiet place.
c. Sit with a withdrawn, isolated patient.
d. Distract a patient who is hallucinating.
e. Help a patient contemplate needed change.
A, B, C, D
Providing structure means that staff members meet patient needs for organizing elements in the environment to produce specific outcomes. Contemplating change is the only option that would not be considered an example of structuring.
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a. Avoid reference to the patient's weight to avoid embarrassing the patient. b. Emphasize to the patient how important it is to lose weight to maintain health. c. Plan for necessary modifications in equipment and nursing techniques before initiating care. d. Recognize that a full assessment of each body system might not be possible because of numerous layers of skinfolds.