Which of the following is an example of a tort? a. The primary ...

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Which of the following is an example of a tort?
 
  a. The primary nurse does not complete the plan of care for a client within 24 hours
  of the client's admission.
  b. The advanced practice nurse recommends that a client who is a danger to self and
  others be voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit.
  c. The treatment team changes a client's admission status from involuntary to
  voluntary after medication alleviates the client's hallucinations.
  d. The nurse decides to give a prn dose of neuroleptic drug to a client to prevent
  violent acting out because the unit is short staffed.

Question 2

A client who is being admitted for depression should be assessed for disturbances in circadian
  rhythms. The question that best implements this assessment is
 
  a. What time of day do you feel worst and when do you feel best?
  b. Do you ever see or hear things that others do not?
  c. How would you describe your thinking?
  d. Would you say your memory is failing?

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A tort is a civil wrong against a person that violates his or her rights. Giving unnecessary medication
for the convenience of staff controls behavior in a manner similar to secluding a client; thus false
imprisonment is a possible charge. The other options do not exemplify torts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Mood changes throughout the day are related to circadian rhythms. Questions about sleep pattern
would also be relevant to circadian rhythms. Option B is relevant to the assessment for illusions and
hallucinations. Option C is relevant to the assessment of thought processes. Option D is relevant to
the assessment of memory.