Nursing Safety, Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+

Nursing Safety, Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ Question 1 See full question A 15-year-old adolescent confides in the nurse that he has been contemplating suicide. He says he has developed a specific plan to carry it out and pleads with the nurse not to tell anyone. What is the nurse's best response? You Selected: • "For your protection, I can't keep this secret. After I notify the physician, we will need to involve your family. We want you to be safe." Correct response: • "For your protection, I can't keep this secret. After I notify the physician, we will need to involve your family. We want you to be safe." Explanation: In situations in which a client is a threat to himself, the nurse can't honor confidentiality. Because this adolescent has said he has a specific plan to commit suicide, the nurse must take immediate action to ensure his safety. The physician and mental health professionals should be notified as well as the client's family. The nurse should inform the adolescent that she must do this, while at the same time conveying a sense of caring and understanding. The local authorities needn't be notified in this situation. Remediation: Question 2 See full question As a client is being released from restraints, he says, "I'll never get that angry and lose it again. Those restraints were the worst things that ever happened to me." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? You Selected: • "I'd like to talk with you about your experience." Correct response: • "I'd like to talk with you about your experience." Explanation: