The nurse is reviewing the patient's needs and begins to plan for staff safety interventions that will be most appropriate when caring for this patient. Click to highlight the four actions that the nurse will take to promote safety while interacting with this patient. Highlight Selections: 1 / 4 • Maintain a calm tone with the patient. • Always keep a clear exit in sight. • Notify another staff member when you will be talking with the patient. • Shut the patient's door to provide privacy and decrease distractions. • Use a loud tone with the patient to get his attention when he is yelling. • Stand directly in front of the patient to maintain adequate eye contact. • Avoid wearing necklaces or dangling earrings into the patient's room.
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This is important to prevent any escalation of the situation and to keep the patient calm as well. • Always keep a clear exit in sight. This is a safety measure in case the situation becomes dangerous and the nurse needs to leave the room quickly. Show more…
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