Author Question: The client the nurse should consider for involuntary commitment for psychiatric treatment is the ... (Read 56 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The client the nurse should consider for involuntary commitment for psychiatric treatment is the
client who

a. is noncompliant with the medical regimen.
b. broke the law by selling illegal drugs.
c. threatens to harm himself and others.
d. who is filing for bankruptcy.

Question 2

A client, newly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, is delusional, withdrawn, and aloof. One of
her nursing diagnoses is deficient diversional activity.

An activity that would be appropriate to plan
for the client early in the course of her hospital stay is
a. a basketball game.
b. ping-pong with another client.
c. a paint-by-number project.
d. a card game with three other clients.

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Involuntary commitment protects clients who are dangerous to themselves or others and cannot care
for their own basic needs. Involuntary commitment also protects other individuals in society. The
behaviors described in the other options are not sufficient to require involuntary hospitalization.

Answer to Question 2

C
Solitary, noncompetitive activities that require concentration are best while the client is overtly
psychotic. Having to concentrate minimizes hallucinatory and delusional preoccupation. Options A,
B, and D are all competitive.