A new patient immediately requires seclusion on admission. The assessment is incomplete, and the health care provider has not examined the patient. Immediately after safely secluding the patient, which action has priority?
A) Provide an opportunity for the patient to go to the bathroom.
B) Notify the health care provider and obtain a seclusion order.
C) Notify the hospital risk manager.
D) Debrief the staff.

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Emergency seclusion can be effected by a credentialed nurse, but must be followed by securing a medical order within the period specified by the state and agency. The incorrect options are not immediately necessary from a legal standpoint.

A New Patient Immediately Requires Seclusion on Admission