2007-12-16 20:26:28 · 7 answers · asked by 1001001 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What are you gonna do, sue a mentally disabled person? If a retarded individual hits, kicks, bites or throws something at you, then just show him who's boss and hit him right back twice as hard. They're not quite as stupid as you think and can even be quite manipulative if they see that you let them get their way. But even an animal doesn't mess with somebody who fights back.
2007-12-16 20:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife, an RN, works in a mental health ward. Whether the client (patient) is retarded or simply deranged makes no difference. You were not hired to be a punching bag. You certainly may use force to protect yourself. The key here is training. If you work for a company or some organization, they are required to offer you some training and guidance in handling patients who become assaultive. If you are a private nurse, working for a family and taking care of some family member, then you are stuck with finding your own training. The second key is documentation. Every time this client of yours becomes abusive, you need to write it down. Time, date, place, and quote the threats, obscenities, and whatever physical action he took and what protective measures you had to employ. Go find yourself a book on Police Report Writing.
2007-12-16 22:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"What are you gonna do, sue a mentally disabled person? If a retarded individual hits, kicks, bites or throws something at you, then just show him who's boss and hit him right back twice as hard. They're not quite as stupid as you think and can even be quite manipulative if they see that you let them get their way. But even an animal doesn't mess with somebody who fights back."
* 1 hour ago
The above is some of the best advice ever offered on yahoo. Don't be a victim. No one is subject to crazy people, and for too long, nurses/caregivers have been treated like punching bags by managers of hospitals and faciilites. It is NOW a felony to assault a healthcare worker, and for too long it wasn't even an issue, primarily because of female workers without the backbone to make it an issue.
Treat em' like a cop would treat em'. If they attack you, slam em' down, lock em' up, press charges. Screw the mental retardation aspect. Protect yourself. You have a right to go home safe and sound to your family and loved ones. You have a right to make a living without being attacked.
Damn, I hate my nursing co-workers. Stupid, pathetic women nurses.
2007-12-16 22:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lost Again 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that most adult care providers have training in how to diffuse a situation. In most cases that I have seen, it wouldn't do much good to press charges, as the person doing the assaulting just really would not be found fit to face the consequences.
2007-12-16 20:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of the question you want answered. Can you sue probably not because I am sure if you work for a company they had you sign something to that effect. If you can defend yourself within reason with the least amount of force or they family could come after you for abuse.
2007-12-16 20:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by debbie f 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the same right as anyone else.
You can use the minimum force necessary to protect yourself, no more.
Richard
2007-12-16 20:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you can't stand the heat get out of kitchen-----you have chosen to be the caretaker the only option to be considered is---- do I quit or i act like a caretaker
2007-12-16 20:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by bill 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋