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colton

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on: Jul 11, 2018
How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness?
 
  a. Very disruptive to a person in society
  b. Differing from socially acceptable behavior
  c. Causing the person to be involved in problems
  d. Resulting from an inability to exercise control

Question 2

When the patient with a psychosis is thought to be a danger to self or others, by what method should the patient be admitted to the hospital?
 
  a. Probating
  b. Nurse's request
  c. Physician's order
  d. Family request


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nickk12214

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Mental illness can cause behavior that deviates from socially and culturally acceptable behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Probating can be done if the individual is thought to be a danger to self or others.


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

rachel

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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