Question

1. what should you do if you observe a behavior that indicates the potential for elopement?

notify the nurse or your supervisor of the behavior.
document the behavior if the resident actually tries to leave.
mention the behavior to your coworker at the end of your shift.
ignore the behavior and continue with your work.

1. what would be an appropriate intervention to use when redirecting a wandering resident?

yell at the resident.
provide a stimulating activity.
give the resident reasons to leave.
use negative statements.

Explanation:

For question 4: In a healthcare setting (nursing), when observing potential elopement behavior, immediate notification to a nurse or supervisor is crucial for safety. Documenting only when they try to leave (option 2) is reactive and may be too late. Mentioning at shift - end (option 3) delays action, and ignoring (option 4) is unsafe.
For question 5: In nursing, providing a stimulating activity (option 2) is a positive and appropriate way to redirect a wandering resident. Yelling (option 1) is unprofessional and may agitate. Giving reasons to leave (option 3) is counter - productive. Using negative statements (option 4) is not helpful in redirection.

Answer:

1. Notify the nurse or your supervisor of the behavior.
2. Provide a stimulating activity.