A patient is admitted to the Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse unit. The patient has been placed on a 1:1. After reviewing the client's progress notes, the nurse notes that the admission was voluntary. The nurse would expect which of the following:
A.
The patient will be angry at being forced to be on the unit.
B.
The patient was given an informed consent.
C.
The patient may not leave the unit without a court order.
D.
The patient's wife has signed the consent form for admission.
Question 2
A client comes to the outpatient mental health clinic 2 days after being discharged from the hospital. The client was given a 1-week supply of clozapine (Clozaril).
The nurse reviews information about clozapine with the client. Which client statement indicates an accurate understanding of the nurse's teaching about this medication?
A.
I don't need to see my doctor for a new prescription when this runs out.
B.
I need to keep my appointment this week for a blood test to monitor my white blood cells.
C.
I can have a martini with this medication.
D.
I don't need to come into the clinic for a few months if I don't have side effects
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