The assessment that helps establish a diagnosis based on the ...

[bobypop]

The assessment that helps establish a diagnosis based on the identification of elements that may be an immediate threat to the client is a
 
  1. nursing assessment.
  2. risk factor assessment.
  3. physical assessment.
  4. rest factor assessment.

Question 2

Which principle takes priority when addressing a behavioral crisis in an inpatient setting?
 
  a. Resolve the crisis with the least restrictive intervention possible.
  b. Rights of an individual patient are superseded by the rights of the majority of patients.
  c. Swift intervention is justified to maintain the integrity of a therapeutic milieu.
  d. Allow patients opportunities to regain control without intervention if the safety of other patients is not compromised.

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Answer to Question 1

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A risk factor assessment helps to formulate a nursing diagnosis based on the identification of risk factors that potentially present an immediate threat to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

A
The rule of using the least restrictive treatment or intervention possible to achieve the desired outcome is the patient's legal right. Planned interventions are nearly always preferable. Intervention may be necessary when the patient threatens harm to self.

[bobypop]

TYSM

[bitingbit]

Excellent