A young adult client has been admitted to the unit with severe head trauma following a motor vehicle crash. The client is confused and begins insisting they need to leave and attempts to remove their IV line. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? Initiate elopement monitoring. Report the incident as a sentinel event. Request an order for soft-wrist restraints. Notify the security staff.
[Answered]: A young adult client has been admitted to the…
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