A client who attempted suicide is brought into the emergency room. What is the priority nursing intervention? Question 49 options: Inspect the patient for injuries from the suicide attempt Initiate continuous monitoring for safety Establish a therapeutic relationship Begin safety planning for discharge

A client who attempted suicide is brought into the emergency room. What is the priority nursing intervention? Question 49 options: Inspect the patient for injuries from the suicide attempt Initiate continuous monitoring for safety Establish a therapeutic relationship Begin safety planning for discharge

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

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ISBN:9781337512442

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Publisher:RICE

Chapter10: Medication Administration Essentials

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Question 46 An RPN is caring for a client who they believe is deteriorating. The RPN consults with the RN, and they decide the RPN can continue caring for the client and consult with the RN when required. Later that day, the RPN makes a medication error that harms the client. What is the accountability of the RN? Question 46 options: The RN is partially accountable The RN is accountable The RPN and RN are equally accountable The RN is not accountable, the RPN is accountable
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