A nurse on an inpatient psych unit is completing admission p…

A nurse on an inpatient psych unit is completing admission paperwork and developing a rapport with the new client. While discussing positive coping activities, the client indicates she likes to walk outside and see nature then asks the nurse if she would take her outside before she leaves at 7pm. The nurse promises she will do this and states she should have time after 4 pm medication pass.  The nurse became busy with an unexpected late admission and unintentionally failed to follow up with the client and walk outside with her before ending her shift. What ethical principle has been violated?

Case Study Bob, a 24 year old was recently diagnosed with pa…

Case Study Bob, a 24 year old was recently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He has been ordered by the court to receive inpatient treatment for stabilization after multiple interactions with law enforcement, the most recent resulting in battery on 2 law enforcement officers. The psychiatric facility admitted Bob yesterday, he has received a psych evaluation and new orders have been received this morning but not yet implemented.  When restraints or seclusion are utilized, documentation of the situation must be completed keeping in mind potential legal ramifications. Which of the following should be included when documenting any emergent situation requiring intervention? Select all that Apply