Asked by Elizabeth Martinez on Jul 05, 2024
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A large group of inmates are in line up at the prison clinic window for medication administration. One inmate near the end of the line calls out to the nurse using slang terms about the nurse's sexuality. What is the nurse's best action?
A) Call for a guard to place the offending inmate in seclusion.
B) Ignore the comment and continue medication administration.
C) Ask the other inmates, "What do you think about those comments?"
D) Postpone the current medication administration until later in the day.
Medication Administration
The process of providing a pharmaceutical compound to achieve a therapeutic effect in patients or individuals.
Inmate
A person confined to an institution such as a prison or jail as part of a criminal or legal penalty.
Slang Terms
Informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language but are common in certain social groups.
- Identify appropriate responses and interventions for inmates exhibiting challenging behaviors in correctional settings.
Verified Answer
MM
Mukesh MohantyJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
It is important for the nurse to be mindful of characteristics of the incarcerated population and not react personally to the comments. The nurse is safe; therefore, it is unnecessary to respond to the comments. The nurse has an obligation to provide care, which includes medication administration. Exploring the thoughts of other inmates may precipitate further problems. Seclusion is a last resort. The offending inmate's comments do not justify use of seclusion.
Learning Objectives
- Identify appropriate responses and interventions for inmates exhibiting challenging behaviors in correctional settings.