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vinney12

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The nurse should monitor the temperature of the environment of a client who becomes easily agitated, with awareness that increased temperatures sometimes may cause the client to become:
 
  a. Calm
  b. Confused
  c. Cooperative
  d. More distressed

Question 2

In the United States, which factors determine whether a client requires inpatient rather than outpatient care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Severity of the illness
  b. Level of dysfunction
  c. Suitability of the setting for treating the problem
  d. Anticipated diagnosis
  e. Level of client cooperation
  f. Ability to pay



IRincones

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Answer to Question 1

D
Increased environmental temperatures often cause easily agitated clients to become more agitated. It is important for the nurse to monitor a client's individual response to his or her environment.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E, F
These options are the determining factors for inpatient mental health care. If a client meets the criteria, the diagnosis does not matter in the determination of whether the client requires inpatient or outpatient care.



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