asil5274

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1. question about "cutters"

   asil5274 replied to sarasmith805's topic in Psychiatric

   In my 5 years as a Psych RN, most of my cutters/swallowers have been frequent fliers on 1:1 observation because of their danger to self behavior-swallowing non food objects and cutting themselves. Most of these patients have Borderline Personality Di...

2. weird patient demands

   asil5274 replied to 302queen's topic in Psychiatric

   Patients that ask to be strapped down or make excessive demands are trying to control the staff and remain in control. These patients feel impowered when staff does what they want them to do. Know when you are being manipulated.