ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse working in the ED of an urban hospital notifies the manager that there are several clients with mental health disorders still present in the ED that have been there over 48 hours. Which issue related to this phenomenon does the nurse discuss with the manager?
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Correct Answer: G
Rationale:
1. Boarding occurs when clients stay in the ED due to bed shortages, delaying care.
2. The nurse's concern of clients remaining over 48 hours aligns with the issue of boarding.
3. This impacts patient outcomes and increases ED overcrowding.
4. Temporary detaining orders (
A) are unrelated to the prolonged stay issue.
5. The revolving door (
B) refers to frequent return visits, not prolonged stays.
6. The decision to practice boarding (
C) is not a recognized term in this context.
7. The cost (
D) is a consequence of boarding, not the primary issue.
Summary:
- A, B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the specific issue of boarding and prolonged stays due to bed shortages in the ED.
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