Author Question: A nurse is leading an inpatient group for clients with schizophrenia. Which statements address the ... (Read 66 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is leading an inpatient group for clients with schizophrenia. Which statements address the two main categories of nursing activities?

1. We will listen to each other's best and worst experiences of the last week.
2. We will go around the room and each person will state a personal goal for today.
3. If you can increase your self-assessment skills, you'll be able to tell when you're getting more stressed.
4. We're going to discuss current events.
5. Group members can help each other identify and improve their coping skills so that each has a better tool chest' to draw from when experiencing stress.

Question 2

The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the ethical dilemma of involuntary commitment. Which of the following would the educator use as a situation that would support the use of an involuntary commitment?

1. The client uses profanity when angry
2. The client self-medicates with marijuana
3. The client has threatened family members
4. The client reports auditory hallucinations

rleezy04 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: We will listen to each other's best and worst experiences of the last week. This activity alone is not directed toward developing coping strategies or self-monitoring. Further work is needed to learn how the client responded and what coping skills the client might have applied.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Involuntary commitment is reserved for those individuals who are dangerous to self or others or unable to meet their basic needs. The threats to the client's family are considered a danger to others. The client's use of profanity, reports of auditory hallucinations, or the use of marijuana are not criteria for involuntary commitment.