Chapter 8

1. A patient expresses thoughts about wanting to die. What should you do?

Tell them not to talk like that Immediately report to nurse - this requires assessment Change the subject to something positive Keep it confidential to build trust

2. Patients have the right to:

Accept or refuse treatment Do whatever they want regardless of safety Demand specific staff members be fired Ignore all facility rules

3. When can restraints be used?

Whenever staff is short-handed Only with doctor's order as least restrictive option when alternatives have failed Whenever patient is difficult At family's request