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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Psychology

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Your patient has been admitted to the hospital following a suicide attempt by hanging. What would be important to include in this patient plan of care to maintain patient safety?
  1. Assign a staff member to the patient at all times.
  2. Place the patient in a seclusion room.
  3. Place the patient in a hospital gown.
  4. Have another patient stay with the patient.
Explanation
Answer: A - A staff member would need to be assigned to stay with the patient at all times. The plan of care for this patient must reflect the seriousness of the attempt to commit suicide. The staff member must be within arm’s reach at all times. All other options are insufficient to keep the patient from harm.
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