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londonang

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What is the main distinction between involuntary hospitalization and involuntary commitment?
 
  a. The client is in the criminal justice system, not the health care system.
  b. The amount of direct one-on-one attention required by the client differs between the systems.
  c. The psychiatrist's decision has no impact on the client in either system.
  d. The length of stay is much shorter when involuntary commitment is involved.

Question 2

You are working with a male client who suffered a heart attack several days ago, and he is scheduled for bypass surgery. Your client states that after surgery he will continue his lifestyle of smoking and playing golf.
 
  Which of the following discussions with the nurse would be BEST for the client at this time? a. Discuss the lifestyle changes he should make.
  b. Tell him a story about another client who changed his lifestyle.
  c. Ask him to share his feelings about his future.
  d. Allow him to describe his feelings about his planned surgery.



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Heffejeff

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Answer to Question 1

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The major difference between voluntary hospitalization and involuntary commitment is that the individual who is admitted involuntarily is part of the legal system. Involuntary admissions are generally only invoked if the individual is judged potentially harmful to self, harmful to others, or unable to care for self.

Answer to Question 2

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Allowing the client to express his feelings about his planned surgery is not only important; it may be the most valuable intervention that the nurse can provide. By providing an opportunity for the client to express his emotions, the nurse is supporting the client as he confronts his own possible fears about the surgery and his life afterward.




londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


JCABRERA33

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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