Author Question: A person who was raped comes to the hospital for treatment. The person abruptly decides to decline ... (Read 93 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A person who was raped comes to the hospital for treatment. The person abruptly decides to decline treatment and leave the facility. Before this person leaves, the nurse should:

a. say, You may not leave until you're given prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted diseases..
b. provide written information about physical and emotional reactions the person may experience.
c. explain the need and importance of HIV and pregnancy tests.
d. give verbal information about legal resources.

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse, I always buy St. John's wort manufactured by Company X so I know what I am getting.. Which response by the nurse would be best?

a. Using one manufacturer should help you get consistent dosages over time..
b. Industry standardization means all companies' preparations are reliable..
c. There are no standards, so dosages may vary even from Company X..
d. The research suggests that St. John's wort has little effect on depression..

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
All information given to a patient before he or she leaves the emergency department should be in writing. Patients who are anxious are unable to concentrate and therefore cannot retain much of what is verbally imparted. Written information can be read and referred to at later times. Patients may not be kept against their will or coerced into treatment. This constitutes false imprisonment.

Answer to Question 2

C
No standards for preparation of herbal remedies exist, so dosages may vary widely from batch to batch, even in preparations made by one company, and secondary ingredients may cause variations in therapeutic effects. Research does generally suggest that St. John's wort has a beneficial effect on mild to moderate depression and may be comparable to traditional antidepressant medications.