Author Question: Which principle takes priority for the psychiatric inpatient staff when addressing behavioral ... (Read 50 times)

littleanan · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which principle takes priority for the psychiatric inpatient staff when addressing behavioral crises?

a. Resolve behavioral crises with the least restrictive intervention possible.
b. Rights of the majority of patients supersede the rights of individual patients.
c. Swift intervention is justified to maintain the integrity of the therapeutic milieu.
d. Allow patients the opportunities to regain control without intervention if the safety of other patients is not compromised.

Question 2

To provide comprehensive care to patients, which competency is more important for a nurse who works in a community mental health center than a psychiatric nurse who works in an inpatient unit?

a. Problem-solving skills
b. Calm external manner
c. Ability to cross service systems
d. Knowledge of psychopharmacology

kalskdjl1212 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The rule of using the least restrictive treatment or intervention possible to achieve the desired outcome is the patient's legal right. Planned interventions are nearly always preferable. Intervention may be necessary when the patient threatens harm to self.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A community mental health nurse must be able to work with schools, corrections facilities, shelters, health care providers, and employers. The mental health nurse working in an inpatient unit needs only to be able to work within the single setting. Problem-solving skills are needed by all nurses. Nurses in both settings must have knowledge of psychopharmacology.