A nurse is discussing informatics with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse identifies that informatics is defined as the use of information and technology for which of the following?

Choice A reason: This statement is false and should not be included in the teaching. Placing the client on 12hour observation is not enough to ensure the client's safety, as the client may still attempt suicide when the nurse is not watching. The client should be placed on continuous observation, preferably one-to-one, until the risk of suicide is reduced.

Choice B reason: This statement is false and should not be included in the teaching. Encouraging visitors to bring items to the client is not advisable, as some items may pose a potential danger to the client, such as sharp objects, medications, or alcohol. The nurse should inspect and limit the items that the client and the visitors have access to, and remove any items that could be used for self-harm.

Choice C reason: This statement is false and should not be included in the teaching. Encouraging visitors for the client at any time is not appropriate, as some visitors may have a negative impact on the client, such as those who are abusive, judgmental, or unsupportive. The nurse should screen and monitor the visitors, and allow only those who are helpful and respectful to the client.

Choice D reason: This statement is true and should be included in the teaching. Removing harmful objects from the client's room is a priority action that the nurse should take to prevent the client from harming themselves. The nurse should search the client's room and belongings, and remove any objects that could be used for suicide, such as knives, scissors, razors, belts, cords, or plastic bags.

Choice A reason: Telephone number is an acceptable identifier to use to identify the client. According to the Safety and Quality Improvement Guide Standard 5: Patient Identification and Procedure Matching, telephone number is one of the approved patient identifiers that can be used to reliably identify the individual as the person for whom the service or treatment is intended. Telephone number is a person specific identifier that is unlikely to be shared by another client.
Choice B reason: Room number is not an acceptable identifier to use to identify the client. According to the Safety and Quality Improvement Guide Standard 5: Patient Identification and Procedure Matching, room number is not an example of a unique patient identifier. Room number is not a person specific identifier, but a location specific identifier that can change or be assigned to another client.
Choice C reason: Medical condition is not an acceptable identifier to use to identify the client. According to the Safety and Quality Improvement Guide Standard 5: Patient Identification and Procedure Matching, medical condition is not an example of a unique patient identifier. Medical condition is not a person specific identifier, but a health specific identifier that can be common or vague among different clients.
Choice D reason: Home address is not an acceptable identifier to use to identify the client. According to the Safety and Quality Improvement Guide Standard 5: Patient Identification and Procedure Matching, home address is not an example of a unique patient identifier. Home address is not a person specific identifier, but a place specific identifier that can be shared or changed by the client.