Author Question: A 22-year-old client has been manipulative of staff and disruptive in the milieu. Although she is ... (Read 117 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 22-year-old client has been manipulative of staff and disruptive in the milieu. Although she is not dangerous to herself or others, she has created problems on the unit and clearly is not making progress.

The nurses offer prescribed medication, but she consistently refuses any drugs. The staff realizes that legally this client can: A) Be coerced to accept treatment
B) Be committed by her family to receive needed treatment
C) Have her family sign permission for treatment
D) Continue to refuse treatment

Question 2

The nurse is beginning an assessment interview with an 8-year-old girl who has been brought in for counseling by her parents. When beginning the interview, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask first?

A) How are you feeling?
B) How old are you?
C) Has anyone told you about why you are here today?
D) Why do you think I'm talking to you alone without your parents here?

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback: If she is not dangerous to herself or others, the client maintains the right to refuse treatment even when it is needed. If a client is able to give consent, she cannot be coerced into accepting treatment, have her family sign permission for her, or be committed by the family unless she is a danger to herself or others.

Answer to Question 2

C