The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a forensic client. Which of the following would it be most important for the nurse to include when explaining the purpose of the assessment to the client?
A) This is just a routine assessment, and we will be discussing specific events that have led to you being admitted to this unit.
B) I will be asking you questions so we can determine how to best meet your needs.
C) It is important during this initial assessment that you relate the specific details of the crimes associated with your case so we can effectively treat you.
D) I will be asking you questions that will focus on mental health and behavioral issues rather than on the specific details of any crimes associated with your case.
Question 2
A client from which of the following cultures is least likely to have an extended family social organization?
A) African Americans
B) Cambodian Americans
C) European Americans
D) Filipino Americans
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Pupil assessment; B, moving penlight directly in front of pupil.
assessment techniques
Communication during assessment
Patient teaching: hair and scalp assessment
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment