Test-Taking Strategy:
The subject of the question specifically relates to safety. Use the
process of elimination to answer the question. Thinking about the purpose of seclusion
will assist in directing you to the correct option. Review seclusion procedures if you had
difficulty with this question.
Reference:
Stuart, G. (2009).
Principles & practice of psychiatric nursing
(9th ed., pp.
587, 588). St. Louis: Mosby.
Cognitive Ability:
Evaluating
Client Needs:
Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process:
Nursing Process/Evaluation
Content Area:
Mental Health
Question 54
1 / 1 pts
A nurse is preparing a discharge plan for a client who has attempted suicide. The nurse
understands that the plan of care should focus on:
Contracts and immediate available crisis resources

Follow-up appointments
Encouraging the family to always be with the client
Providing the hospital phone number
Rationale:
Crises may occur between appointments. Contracts help make clients feel
responsible for keeping their promises, giving them a feeling of control. Encouraging the
family to always be with the client is unrealistic. Follow-up appointments and providing
phone numbers will not ensure immediate crisis intervention.
Test-Taking Strategy:
The subject of the question is the availability of immediate
resources for the client when needed. Eliminate the option that contains the close-
ended word “always.” Next, eliminate the options that will not necessarily provide
immediate resources. Also note the word “immediate” in the correct option. Review
discharge planning for a client who has attempted suicide if you had difficulty with this
question.
Reference:
Varcarolis, E., & Halter, M. (2009).
Essentials of psychiatric mental health
nursing: A communication approach to evidence-based care
(p. 418). St. Louis:
Saunders.
Cognitive Ability:
Applying
Client Needs:
Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process:
Nursing Process/Planning
Content Area:
Mental Health
Question 55
1 / 1 pts

A nurse observes that a client is pacing back and forth. The nurse asks the client how
she is feeling, and the client responds by telling the nurse that she feels out of control!
Which intervention is most appropriate initially to maintain a safe environment?
Continuing to monitor the client
Restraining the client
Placing the client in seclusion
Moving the client to a quiet room and talking about her feelings
Rationale:
The anxiety symptoms demonstrated by this client require some form of
intervention. Moving the client to a quiet place decreases environmental stimuli, and
talking gives the nurse an opportunity to identify the cause of the client s feelings and
determine the appropriate interventions. Seclusion or restraint is not appropriate.
Test-Taking Strategy:
Use the process of elimination. Eliminate the options that are
comparable or alike (restraint and seclusion). From the remaining options, select the
option that addresses the client s feelings. Additionally, note that the final incorrect


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