Ati Mental Health Remediation- All Sections Completed- Updated 2024 Version

Mental Health Establishing priorities Priority strategy for plan of care A nurse must always be attuned to the set of physiological needs that are important to maintain life and prevent death. Priority of care typically follows the ABCs: airway, breathing , and circulation. The second major goal of priority of care includes safety- safety of the patient, safety of staff, and safety of others around. Legal rights and responsibilities Mandatory reporting Mandatory reporting in nursing is the law that states nurses are required to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect. Healthcare facilities are responsible for designating personnel to recei ve reports from nursing staff and notify authorities. Depending on state regulations, nurses must report a variety of cases, including elder abuse, child abuse in neglect, the abuse of persons with disabilities, and those who have experienced sexual abuse.Safety and infection control Risk assessment for a client who has dementia Screenings include office based assessments of cognitive function, as well as laboratory testing and neuroimaging. All patient suspected as having dementia should have a physical examination, including a screening neurological examination and review of medications, as part of the evaluation. Major risk factors for dementia include age especially af ter