Asked by Jenny Blount on May 11, 2024
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A patient in the emergency department has no physical injuries but exhibits disorganized behavior and incoherence after a minor traffic accident. In which room should the nurse place the patient?
A) Interview room furnished with a desk and two chairs
B) Small, empty storage room with no windows or furniture
C) Room with an examining table, instrument cabinets, desk, and chair
D) Nurse's office, furnished with chairs, files, magazines, and bookcases
Minor Traffic Accident
An automotive collision that results in minimal damage to vehicles and typically no serious injuries to the people involved.
- Identify safety measures and initial interventions for patients experiencing severe anxiety or panic.
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Cortney WilliamsMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Individuals who are experiencing severe to panic-level anxiety require a safe environment that is quiet, nonstimulating, structured, and simple. A room with a desk and two chairs provides simplicity, few objects with which the patient could cause self-harm, and a small floor space around which the patient can move. A small, empty storage room without windows or furniture would be like a jail cell. The nurse's office or a room with an examining table and instrument cabinets may be overstimulating and unsafe.
Learning Objectives
- Identify safety measures and initial interventions for patients experiencing severe anxiety or panic.
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