The desired outcome from humor therapy is: A. The patient ...

[Medesa]

The desired outcome from humor therapy is:
 
  A.
  The patient will feel accepted.
  B.
  The patient will have increased feelings of depression.
  C.
  The patient will demonstrate a more positive outlook.
  D.
  The patient will be discharged sooner.

Question 2

While doing a 24-hour chart check, the LPN/LVN notes a patient was admitted to a mental health unit on an involuntary status. The nurse becomes aware that this type of admission could be because the patient attempted to do the following:
 
  A.
  Presented harm to self.
  B.
  Scheduled this admission.
  C.
  Signed an informed consent.
  D.
  Looked at several facilities prior to this admission.

[courtney_bruh]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A positive response to humor can bring about improvement in outlook and neurochemical changes to improve mood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient is confined to the facility due to being a harm to himself or herself. The goal is to maintain patient safety.

[Medesa]

Excellent

[yeungji]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it