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washai

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Two nurses are discussing the rights of hospitalized psychiatric patients. Which of their beliefs requires follow-up by the nurse manager?
 
  a. The hospital is responsible for the patient's safety.
  b. If a committed patient is judged to be incompetent, he or she retains the right of habeas corpus.
  c. Privileged communication does not apply to hospital charts, so they can be used in court.
  d. Disclosure of patient information to law enforcement agencies is permitted without patient consent.

Question 2

The following are important legislative and policy efforts influencing current mental health care. Which of the following is the most recent?
 
  A) Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
  B) New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
  C) Action for Mental Health
  D) Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act


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Jane

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

D
Information about patients may not be shared with individuals outside the circle of confidentiality.

Answer to Question 2

A


washai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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