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
Establishing a caring and trusting relationship helps the client come to terms with a terminal illne
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler
Determined the magnitude of the magnetic force on the conductor.