The nurse observes an acutely psychotic client scratching his arms with his fingernails until his arms bleed. When asked what is happening, the client states he is trying to let the evil spirits out of his body.
He is easily redirected by the nurse but resumes scratching when the nurse leaves his side. The nurse orders 1:1 supervision of the client to keep him from harming himself. Which principle of bioethics was applied in this situation? A) Beneficence B) Fidelity C) Justice D) Veracity
Question 2
A comprehensive assessment process is needed for clients with gender disorders. The nurse would include which of the following?
A) Cognition assessment, interpersonal assessment, but not behavioral assessment
B) Behavioral assessment, affect assessment, interpersonal assessment
C) Affect assessment, intrapersonal assessment, sexual history
D) Sexual history, affect assessment, but not cognition assessment
Nurse collaboration
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Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
Client is positioned