Asked by Madyln Cunningham on Jun 15, 2024
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A nurse surveys the medical records for violations of patients' rights. Which finding signals a violation?
A) No treatment plan is present in record.
B) Patient belongings are searched at admission.
C) Physical restraint is used to prevent harm to self.
D) Patient is placed on one-to-one continuous observation.
Treatment Plan
A comprehensive outline devised by healthcare professionals for managing a patient's condition, including diagnosis, interventions, and goals.
Patients' Rights
Legal and ethical guidelines ensuring patients are treated with respect and receive appropriate healthcare without discrimination.
Physical Restraint
The use of mechanical means or physical power to prevent or manage undesirable behaviors in patients.
- Recognize violations of patients' rights within psychiatric care.
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abdul wasehJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The patient has the right to have a treatment plan. Inspecting a patient's belongings is a safety measure. Patients have the right to a safe environment, including the right to be protected against impulses to harm self that occur as a result of a mental disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize violations of patients' rights within psychiatric care.