Author Question: A psychiatric crisis nurse has determined that a suicidal client does not need to be admitted. Which ... (Read 29 times)

captainjonesify · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

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