Author Question: Which intervention reflects attention being focused on the patient's intentions regarding his ... (Read 173 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which intervention reflects attention being focused on the patient's intentions regarding his diagnosis of severe depression?

a. Being placed on suicide precautions
b. Encouraging visits by his family members
c. Receiving a combination of medications to address his emotional needs
d. Being asked to decide where he will attend his prescribed therapy sessions

Question 2

What is the best explanation to offer when the mother of a chronically ill teenage patient asks, Under what circumstances would he be considered incompetent?

a. When you can provide the court with enough evidence to show that he is not able to care for himself safely.
b. It is not likely that someone his age would be determined to be incompetent re-gardless of his mental condition.
c. He would have to engage in behavior that would result in harm to himself or to someone else; like you or his siblings.
d. If the illness becomes so severe that his judgment is impaired to the point where the decisions he makes are harmful to himself or to others.

Jordin Calloway · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A primary factor in patient treatment includes consideration of the patient's intentions re-garding his or her own care. Patients are central to the process that determines their care as their abilities allow. Under the guidance of PMH nurses and other mental health personnel, patients are encouraged to make decisions and to actively engage in their own treatment plans to meet their needs. The remaining options are focused on specifics of the determined plan of care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When a person is unable to cognitively process information or to make decisions about his or her own welfare, the person may be determined to be mentally incompetent. Providing self-care is not the only criteria considered. Age is not a factor considered. The decision is often based on the potential for such behavior.