An adolescent client has been hospitalized for diagnosis and treatment of an undisclosed psychiatric disorder. The nurse finds the client crying in the corner of the room, and when approached, the client lunges and attacks the nurse. What priority must the nurse consider when placing this client in restraints? The client should be put in a semi-prone position before restraints are placed. Restraints can only be in place for 2 hours before renewal. A narrative account of the event leading up to the restraints must be documented. The health care provider must be reminded to evaluate the client within 24 hours.
[Solved]: An adolescent client has been hospitalized for…
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