Author Question: Psychiatric clients have a right to 1. refuse treatment. 2. adjust their medications. 3. ... (Read 34 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Psychiatric clients have a right to

1. refuse treatment.
2. adjust their medications.
3. determine their treatment.
4. refuse to accept their diagnosis.

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse, I'm told that I should reduce the stress in my life, but I have no idea where to start.. Which would be the best initial nursing response?

a. Why not start by learning to meditate? That technique will cover everything..
b. In cases like yours, physical exercise works to elevate mood and reduce anxiety..
c. Reading about stress and how to manage it might be a good place to start..
d. Let's talk about what is going on in your life and then look at possible options..

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
An example of a right

Answer to Question 2

D
In this case, the nurse lacks information about what stressors the patient is coping with or about what coping skills already possessed. As a result, further assessment is indicated before potential solutions can be explored. Suggesting further exploration of the stress facing the patient is the only option that involves further assessment rather than suggesting a particular intervention.