The Nurse Is Caring for a Resident Who Has a Security

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a resident who has a security device for safety purposes.What intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A) Visually check the resident every hour.
• B) Turn and reposition the resident every hour.
• C) Assess condition of the skin every 4 hours.
• D) Reassess the need for the security device every 4 to 8 hours.

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Definitions:

Collateral

Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan or other credit, and subject to seizure in the event of default.

Debtor

An individual or entity that owes money or an obligation to another, the creditor.

Secured Party

A lender or creditor who has an interest, typically through a lien, in the collateral offered by a borrower or debtor to secure a loan or obligation.

Obligation

A legal or moral duty or responsibility one party has towards another.