Author Question: The desired outcome from humor therapy is: A. The patient will feel accepted. B. The patient ... (Read 92 times)

Medesa · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The desired outcome from humor therapy is:

A.
The patient will feel accepted.
B.
The patient will have increased feelings of depression.
C.
The patient will demonstrate a more positive outlook.
D.
The patient will be discharged sooner.

Question 2

While doing a 24-hour chart check, the LPN/LVN notes a patient was admitted to a mental health unit on an involuntary status. The nurse becomes aware that this type of admission could be because the patient attempted to do the following:

A.
Presented harm to self.
B.
Scheduled this admission.
C.
Signed an informed consent.
D.
Looked at several facilities prior to this admission.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A positive response to humor can bring about improvement in outlook and neurochemical changes to improve mood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient is confined to the facility due to being a harm to himself or herself. The goal is to maintain patient safety.