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The nurse is caring for a 3.5-year-old child with autism who has been hospitalized. The child rocks continuously without any danger present to the child's safety. The nurse should:
 
  A) Continue to monitor the child's behaviors.
  B) Hold the child until the child quits rocking.
  C) Ignore the child's rocking behavior.
  D) Place the child in a time out area until the rocking stops.

Question 2

A nurse is giving a public presentation on the topic of forensic psychiatric care at a community center in a community that is considering building a forensic facility.
 
  The nurse is explaining about how someone who is found to be unfit to stand trial is subsequently hospitalized in a forensic mental health facility. A member of the audience asks, What is the purpose of the hospitalization? Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
  A) Basically, they are kept under protective custody as long as necessary.
  B) Efforts are focused on helping the client become 'fit' to stand trial.
  C) Treatment is focused on determining the correct diagnosis.
  D) The main purpose is holding the client until a new trial date can be set.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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