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September 19, 2008 (Volume 6, Issue 23)

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Policy interpretation
When the resident communicates a desire to commit suicide, a licensed nurse should:

Suicide precautions
If a resident states he or she no longer wishes to live and intends to harm him or herself, the facility will initiate suicide precautions.

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Policy interpretation

Suicide precautions

Order of documentation

Documentation of restraints

What to include on the incident report

The incident report

Specific responsibilities

Scabies incubation period

Understanding Scabies

Treatment guidelines

Treatment for skin-tears

Nursing responsibilities for managing pain

Assessing and documenting fractures

Understanding fractures

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