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OSWALD

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on: Jul 19, 2018
An individual has been involuntarily brought to a psychiatricmental health facility by police. The care team recognizes that there is a need to allow for time to determine an appropriate diagnosis. What is this type of involuntary commitment known as?
 
  A) Acute
  B) Observational
  C) Speculative
  D) Outpatient

Question 2

A patient is receiving care in a psychiatricmental health facility that utilizes traditional milieu therapy. Which of the following components of milieu therapy prioritizes the provision of encouragement and positive feedback to the patient?
 
  A) Validation
  B) Structure
  C) Containment
  D) Involvement


mcabuhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The goal of observational commitment is to allow time for an appropriate diagnosis. After adequate diagnosis is made, the client may be discharged, stay voluntarily for continued treatment, or continue hospitalization under an extended commitment order.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Traditional milieu therapy consists of containment, support, validation, structure, and involvement (Gunderson, 1978). Providing support is essential to a positive nurseclient
relationship. Nurses offer clients encouragement, praise, and positive feedback.


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