A nurse is assisting with postmortem care for a client who was a devout follower of Islam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Explanation

A. Turn cellular phones to silent mode

Staff members should be advised to silence their cellular phones during an active shooter situation. This helps maintain silence and prevents the ringing or vibrating of phones from potentially revealing the location of individuals hiding or seeking shelter.

Move wounded clients to a safe area before finding shelter in (option B) is not correct. In the event of an active shooter situation. The safety of both staff members and clients is paramount. If it can be done quickly and without putting oneself or others at significant risk, moving wounded clients to a safe area before finding shelter may be advisable. However, the primary focus should be on finding shelter and protecting oneself from harm.

Attempt to bargain with the shooter in (option C) is not correct. Engaging in negotiations or attempting to reason with an active shooter can be extremely dangerous and may escalate the situation. Staff members should be instructed to prioritize their own safety and follow established active shooter protocols, which often involve evacuating, hiding, or acting to incapacitate or disable the shooter as a last resort.

Wave hands to attract the attention of law enforcement in (option D) is not correct. Waving hands or making sudden movements that may be misconstrued as threatening can potentially result in harm or confusion when law enforcement or security personnel are responding to an active shooter situation. It is important to follow their instructions calmly and clearly, keeping hands visible and following their guidance to ensure everyone's safety.

In summary, the nurse should recommend turning cellular phones to silent mode, moving wounded clients to a safe area if possible, not attempting to bargain with the shooter, and avoiding actions that may be misinterpreted by law enforcement. These recommendations are aimed at prioritizing personal safety and following established protocols to minimize risks during an active shooter situation.

This statement accurately reflects the client's own account of what happened, providing important information about the circumstances leading to the fall. Including the client's statement helps document the client's perspective and can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the event.

"The client fell because the assistive personnel did not place nonskid slippers on the client." This statement assigns blame to the assistive personnel without sufficient evidence. It is important to maintain objectivity and avoid making assumptions or assigning fault without proper investigation or documentation of facts.

"The client does not appear to have any injuries resulting from the fall." While it is important to assess the client for any injuries after a fall, documenting this information may be more appropriate in the client's assessment or nursing notes rather than in the specific documentation about the fall incident itself.

"An incident report has been completed and sent to risk management." While it is important to report falls and complete an incident report for quality improvement and risk management purposes, this information is more relevant to internal documentation and reporting processes rather than inclusion in the medical record for the client's care.