The charge nurse notes unusually high acuity on the mental health unit. A patient cannot be safely contained without being placed in physical restraints. What does the nurse recognize as priority concerns in the unit at this time? Select all that apply.

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1. Use of restraints may cause a decrease in the level of trust among patients and staff due to the fact that the restraints restrict the patient's freedom. Adequate staffing is necessary in order to constantly assess the patient in restraints and will result in changes to staffing ratios or patterns. The use of restraints increases the risk of physical and psychological injury to the patient and staff. The use of restraints is not a factor in the patient's length of stay nor does it decrease the reimbursement for the patient's admission.
2. Use of restraints may cause a decrease in the level of trust among patients and staff due to the fact that the restraints restrict the patient's freedom. Adequate staffing is necessary in order to constantly assess the patient in restraints and will result in changes to staffing ratios or patterns. The use of restraints increases the risk of physical and psychological injury to the patient and staff. The use of restraints is not a factor in the patient's length of stay nor does it decrease the reimbursement for the patient's admission.
5. Use of restraints may cause a decrease in the level of trust among patients and staff due to the fact that the restraints restrict the patient's freedom. Adequate staffing is necessary in order to constantly assess the patient in restraints and will result in changes to staffing ratios or patterns. The use of restraints increases the risk of physical and psychological injury to the patient and staff. The use of restraints is not a factor in the patient's length of stay nor does it decrease the reimbursement for the patient's admission.

The Charge Nurse Notes Unusually High Acuity on the Mental