A patient is admitted to the Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse ...

[KWilfred]

A patient is admitted to the Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse unit. The patient has been placed on a 1:1. After reviewing the client's progress notes, the nurse notes that the admission was voluntary. The nurse would expect which of the following:
 
  A.
  The patient will be angry at being forced to be on the unit.
  B.
  The patient was given an informed consent.
  C.
  The patient may not leave the unit without a court order.
  D.
  The patient's wife has signed the consent form for admission.

Question 2

A client comes to the outpatient mental health clinic 2 days after being discharged from the hospital. The client was given a 1-week supply of clozapine (Clozaril).
 
  The nurse reviews information about clozapine with the client. Which client statement indicates an accurate understanding of the nurse's teaching about this medication?
  A.
  I don't need to see my doctor for a new prescription when this runs out.
  B.
  I need to keep my appointment this week for a blood test to monitor my white blood cells.
  C.
  I can have a martini with this medication.
  D.
  I don't need to come into the clinic for a few months if I don't have side effects

[Pswine]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The informed consent from the patient is an indication that the patient has volunteered for care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Clozapine can cause bone marrow depression; therefore, frequent blood counts are necessary to monitor the patient's WBCs. This drug needs to be taken regularly and should not be discontinued abruptly.