4. Katie’s patient continues to escalate and ultimately is put in seclusion. Another nurse comes by and informs Katie the patient can be left in the seclusion room without supervision and the doctor entered the order for twelve hours. What information should Katie advise the nurse about the use of seclusion and restraints? What are the rights of the patient?
Katie can inform the staff that it is the policy to watch the seclusion patient and to check him atleast every 15mnt..if one person cant stay there there should be a camera facility to observe the patient..
Right of the patient..
patient property should keep in a safe locker..
should have a safe clothing if his clothings taken away..
Right to be treated with dignity and respect
He has right to go bathroom atleast once in every 2hour
Right to drink something once in every 2hour..
Can take bath atleast ince in day..
If he is restained he can move his limbs or exercise for 5minutes in every hour
The staff who is watching should check the respiration and circulation especially if the patient is restrained
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