i know of a pt that decided to dumpster-dive over the bed side rails( 2/4 as is required on everyone.lets say they got hurt neccesitating a surgery. Alarm was on - went off as pt dove over side rail flipping the tray table completely upside down. Pt did not have any capacity to follow directions. by time anyone got to alarm, deed was done.
Expecting a pt like this to stay safe without 1:1 eyeball supervision is like asking a 3 month old to please stay in their crib.
I say the only way to keep this type of pt safe would be a vail bed. not used too much in my area. since pt is not directable, i say it's a good idea. We rarely get staff to sit with pts-
what are we supposed to do- oh and now they tell us they will be cutting back even more staff
Are these patients anxious? Or is there something else going on. I have patients that do it to get attention or they are so wound up they can't stay still. Maybe try some sedatives if the doctor is willing. This is a great time to try some nursing interventions. Restraints may just make it worse.
jacquelyn.
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Are these patients anxious? Or is there something else going on. I have patients that do it to get attention or they are so wound up they can't stay still. Maybe try some sedatives if the doctor is willing. This is a great time to try some nursing interventions. Restraints may just make it worse.