LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes ( 50 Questions)
A patient admitted to the acute care facility through the emergency department has jewelry and a large amount of money. The most efficient intervention for these valuables would be:
Sending valuables home with a family member might not be feasible or safe in an emergency situation.
Locking valuables in the narcotics cabinet is not appropriate; this cabinet is typically designated for medication storage, not personal items.
Placing valuables in the patient's closet doesn't ensure their security; it's not a designated secure area.
Using a valuables envelope and securing them in the agency safe ensures the security of the patient's belongings while they are hospitalized.
A. Sending valuables home with a family member might not be feasible or safe in an emergency situation.
B. Locking valuables in the narcotics cabinet is not appropriate; this cabinet is typically designated for medication storage, not personal items.
C. Placing valuables in the patient's closet doesn't ensure their security; it's not a designated secure area.
D. Using a valuables envelope and securing them in the agency safe ensures the security of the patient's belongings while they are hospitalized.
