Nurse A should have counted off with nurse C. Or whichever nurse was going to be carrying the keys while she is out to lunch. Nurse A & C should also count upon the return of Nurse A if she is...
It’s definitely putting patients at risk for a nurse to hold any medication order without contacting the physician. If the prescriber is unaware that a medication has been held once or the entire...
It’s totally ok to give a hug as long as you feel comfortable with what the hug conveys. Most of the hugs I’ve given & received are hugs of appreciation from patients. A thank you for...
apsychRN replied to fworkentin's topic in Psychiatric
Aside from assessing their mood, suicidal ideation, hallucinations etc which all help to determine if medication is being effective and a generalized medical including vitals etc. Take the time to...
In Texas the answers to your questions are found in the TAC, which is the Texas Administration Code. All the info on the criteria to meet involuntary status, how long a warrant or a Emergency Peace...
apsychRN replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric
First, what items are on the unit that a client is able to do that much self harm with before being caught & stopped? Second, absolutely a nurse should address any and all wounds, especially those...
apsychRN replied to Sniper06's topic in Psychiatric
I work at an inpatient crisis facility that has 2 units. One is involuntary-a lockdown unit, and the other a voluntary. This behavior isn't tolerated from either from anyone. All clients are informed...