Question

A client scans the adult inpatient unit on arrival at the hospital. the client is neatly dressed and clutches a leather briefcase. the client refuses to let the nurse touch the briefcase to check it for valuables or contraband. which action by the nurse would be best?

Answer 1

The best action the nurse would do is Ask the client to open the briefcase and deliberate the contents of it. In due respect of the property and the privacy of the client. it is best to let him do the honors in opening the brief case.