An Inmate Was Diagnosed with PTSD Caused by Severe Sexual

question 8

Multiple Choice

An inmate was diagnosed with PTSD caused by severe sexual abuse. One day this inmate sees a person with similar characteristics to the perpetrator, has a flashback, and then attacks the person. Correctional officers place the inmate in restraint. Which action by the correctional nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Plan to meet with the inmate for debriefing after release from the required period of restraint.
• B) Support use of restraints as needed to control violent outbursts and assure the safety of all inmates.
• C) Contact a supervisor authorized to make an exception to the restraint policy and explain why an alternate response is needed.
• D) Confront the correctional officers who initiated the restraint, explain the inappropriateness of this action, and request the inmate's release.

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