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futuristic · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A crisis team is working to admit a violent patient who has been both medicated and physically restrained. Which statement made to the patient is the best example of team function?

a. The team leader tells the patient I believe you're feeling very frightened right now. We can allow you to walk to the unit if you are willing to cooperate..
b. A team member tells the patient, Because you have been so violent we had to restrain you.. The team leader adds, Try to cooperate with us. We really don't want to hurt you..
c. A crisis team member says, I know that you're feeling very frightened, but we'll help you feel calmer.. The admitting nurse says, Do you feel you can do this without being agitated and physically violent?
d. The admitting nurse states, You were restrained because you are behaving very violently.. The crisis team leader adds, Do you want to be carried into the unit, or will you go quietly?

Question 2

A psychiatric nurse notes that the expected outcome of treatment for a patient with depression is the relief of symptoms. The nurse determines that this patient is in which stage of treatment in an integrated behavioral continuum of care?

a. Crisis
b. Acute
c. Maintenance
d. Health promotion

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
When working in a crisis team, there is one leader who does all the talking. Having several members of the crisis team talk is confusing to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
The expected outcome for a patient during the acute stage of treatment is symptom relief. The expected outcome during crisis is that the patient does no harm to self or others. The expected outcome during maintenance is improved functioning. The expected outcome during health promotion is to attain an optimal quality of life.