Top Posters
Since Sunday
8
5
z
4
n
4
t
4
3
k
3
x
3
r
3
m
3
j
3
c
3
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Psychology
New Topic  
new-york-er new-york-er
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 1994
Rep: 0 0
8 years ago
The correctional nurse assesses a new prisoner beginning incarceration after committing a sex crime. The prisoner speaks in a low voice and tearfully tells the nurse, "My life might as well be over. There is no hope I will ever fit into society after I get out of prison. My family disowned me."  Select the nurse's priority action.
a.   Advise guards to place the inmate in solitary confinement.
b.   Offer to contact the inmate's family to convey these feelings of remorse.
c.   Alert the guards of the risk for suicide and implement suicide precautions.
d.   Meet with the inmate weekly to discuss these feelings and explore coping strategies.
Textbook 
Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach


Edition: 7th
Author:
Read 429 times
3 Replies
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
espresoespreso
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 1983
Rep: 34 0
8 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
More solutions for this book are available here
1

Related Topics

new-york-er Author
wrote...
#2
8 years ago
Wow! Couldn't have asked for a better explanation. Bye for now Smiling Face with Open Mouth
wrote...
#3
8 years ago
Let me know if you need more of an explanation.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  410 People Browsing
 107 Signed Up Today
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 1376
  
 1013
  
 883
Your Opinion
Which country would you like to visit for its food?
Votes: 262
Previous poll results: Does a gender wage gap exist in America?