A psychiatric crisis nurse has determined that a suicidal client does not need to be admitted. Which information should the nurse gather that would support sending this client home?
A) Able to establish trust and rapport with nurse; has supportive family; has no mental health follow-up scheduled
B) Able to identify stressors; has limited support network; has appointment with therapist 1 week from today
C) Able to comply with medication regimen; able to problem-solve life issues
D) Able to contract for safety; family agrees to remain at all times; has therapy appointment tomorrow
Question 2
Group therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandated, in an inpatient psychiatric unit. A client tells a nurse that he is not going to group therapy. The nurse recognizes that the client has exercised which ethical principle?
A) Justice
B) Autonomy
C) Veracity
D) Beneficence
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Inspection of client
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam
The physician orders pemetrexed (Alimta) 500 mg/m2. The client’s body surface area is 2.14 ...