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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient who is admitted involuntarily with bipolar disorder, manic phase, refuses a prescribed dose of lithium. The nurse assembles a show of force and intimidates the patient into taking the medication. As an outcome of this action, the patient
 
  a. will experience lessened mania.
  b. can bring civil suit for assault and battery.
  c. can sue the hospital for false imprisonment.
  d. has no recourse, because the medication is in the interest of the patient's welfare.

Question 2

When assessing a patient's social skills, which remark would serve the nurse best?
 
  a. It sounds as if you need to develop some assertiveness skills.
  b. Describe an example of a time when you felt uncomfortable in a social situation.
  c. It is not easy to be assertive. We can role-play some situations to give you practice.
  d. What do you plan to do the next time you find yourself in an uncomfortable social situation?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
A nurse who forces a patient to accept treatment or take medication in a nonemergency situation against the patient's wishes can be found liable for assault (threatening) and battery (nonconsenting touching) in civil court, even if the nurse had the best interest of the patient in mind. Diminished symptoms of mania are not likely to be related to a single dose of lithium. The scenario does not describe the conditions of false imprisonment. Actions taken in the best interest of the patient that violate the patient's rights are cause for civil action.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse is seeking clarification, a therapeutic technique that is a useful assessment tool. Mention of assertiveness skill development indicates that the assessment has been made. Asking for the patient's plan would occur during problem solving rather than assessment.


Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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