Several Nurses Are Concerned That Agency Policies Related to Restraint

question 8

Multiple Choice

Several nurses are concerned that agency policies related to restraint and seclusion are inadequate. Which statement about the relationship of substandard institutional policies and individual nursing practice should guide nursing practice?

• A) The policies do not absolve an individual nurse of the responsibility to practice according to the professional standards of nursing care.
• B) Agency policies are the legal standard by which a professional nurse must act and therefore override other standards of care.
• C) In an institution with substandard policies, the nurse has a responsibility to inform the supervisor and leave the premises.
• D) Interpretation of policies by the judicial system is rendered on an individual basis and therefore cannot be predicted.

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Definitions:

Ambient Risk

A form of background risk that is present in the environment or surroundings, typically external to a system or organization.

Unnecessary Risk

A hazard or danger embarked upon without a justifiable purpose, often avoidable and unwarranted.

Gatekeeper

An individual or entity that controls access to something, often used in the context of deciding who gets access to information, resources, or areas within organizations.

Informant

A person who provides valuable information or insights about a specific group, culture, or phenomenon for research purposes.