A client in an inpatient psychiatric unit becomes enraged and ...

[piesebel]

A client in an inpatient psychiatric unit becomes enraged and reports to a nurse that another client has taken one of the client's personal items. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  A) I'll figure out who did this and I'll talk to them.
  B) You shouldn't make such a big deal out of little things.
  C) You should mention this in group therapy.
  D) I can see that you are angry. Let's work out a good way to handle this.

Question 2

The staff members notify the police that a court-committed patient has eloped. What is the initial action for the staff to take when the patient is returned to the hospital?
 
  a. Discuss with the patient the reason for the elopement.
  b. Ask the patient to sign an against medical advice release.
  c. Request that the patient give written notice of intent to leave.
  d. Readmit the patient under the original court-ordered commitment.

[potomatos]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D
Elopement does not cancel court commitment.

[piesebel]

Gracias!

[strudel15]

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