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storky111

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A client was brought to the emergency department by police after neighbors complained he was loud and disruptive. The client is paranoid and upset and states, No one can be trusted.
 
  Which of the criteria for involuntary admission does this client meet? A) Dangerous to self
  B) Dangerous to others
  C) Gravely disabled
  D) He doesn't clearly meet any of the necessary criteria.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for 2 weeks. The client tells the nurse, My throat is sore, and I feel weak. The nurse assesses the client's vital signs and finds that the client has a fever.
 
  The nurse notifies the physician, expecting an order to obtain which laboratory test?
  A) A white blood cell count
  B) Liver function studies
  C) Serum potassium level
  D) Serum sodium level



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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback: Having a mental illness alone is not sufficient for an involuntary commitment. In this situation, the client is not a danger to himself or others, and is not gravely disabled.

Answer to Question 2

A



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