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littleanan

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A psychiatric nursing instructor is trying to explain to a group of students how clients identified as guilty but mentally ill (GBMI) and not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) differ.
 
  Which of the following would be most appropriate for the instructor to include in the discussion?
  A) GBMI clients are treated in a hospital setting, and they are often discharged sooner than NGRI clients.
  B) NGRI clients are treated in a correctional setting, and they are discharged sooner than GBMI clients.
  C) GBMI clients are treated in a hospital setting, and their discharge is handled through the correctional parole system.
  D) NGRI clients are treated in a hospital setting, and their discharge is determined by the courts.

Question 2

A child diagnosed with autism is hospitalized in an inpatient mental health unit. The nurse caring for this client should:
 
  A) Provide a variety of caregivers for the child.
  B) Provide a consistent, structured environment with predictable routines.
  C) Allow the child frequent visits off the unit to provide stimulation.
  D) Send the child to the time out area if the child repeats phrases continually.



akemokai

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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