Question

An inmate from a correctional facility is admitted to the hospital wearing handcuffs. the nurse caring for the client needs to provide morning care and notices the two correctional officers socializing with the nursing staff at the desk. what is the best action by the nurse in this situation insist that the officers stay in the room at all times.

Answer 1

The nurse should reference safety concerns and policies. There have been many situations of inmates in hospitals escaping or causing harm, so her concerns would be valid. The correctional officers are on duty and have the right to tend to their job and watch over the inmate.