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A client who had agreed to be hospitalized for stress-related problems has now decided that she wants to leave the hospital. The mental health staff caring for her realizes that at present she can legally:
 
  A) Be discharged if evaluated through administrative hearings
  B) Be retained in the hospital against her will
  C) Leave the hospital after giving written notice of her intent to do so
  D) Leave without discussing the situation with anyone

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has schizophrenia. The client has been taking antipsychotic medications for 1 week when the nurse observes that the client's eyes are fixed on the ceiling.
 
  The nurse interprets this finding as which of the following?
  A) Akathisia
  B) Oculogyric crisis
  C) Retrocollis
  D) Tardive dyskinesia


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

C
Feedback: Clients who are not dangerous to themselves or others can leave the hospital against medical advice. Answers A, B, and D are not appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

A


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