A New Patient Immediately Requires Seclusion on Admission

question 26

Multiple Choice

A new patient immediately requires seclusion on admission. The assessment is incomplete, and the health care provider has not examined the patient. Immediately after safely secluding the patient, which action has priority?

• A) Provide an opportunity for the patient to go to the bathroom.
• B) Notify the health care provider and obtain a seclusion order.
• C) Notify the hospital risk manager.
• D) Debrief the staff.

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