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viki

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A client has been treated in the inpatient unit for paranoid delusions.
 
  Although he continues to have fixed delusions about his wife being unfaithful and has discussed his plan to get her for this, the team has decided to discharge him now that he is stable on an-tipsychotic medications. Which of the following should his primary therapist include in the dis-charge plan?
  1. Informing the client of the consequences if he acts out at home
  2. Advising the client that he can alter his medication dose
  3. Requiring mandatory day hospital attendance
  4. Informing his wife of his threats

Question 2

Karen, a nurse in a state where nurses have privileged communication, has been subpoenaed to testify in court in the divorce trial of her clientagainst the client's wishes.
 
  When asked to describe the client's diagnosis and treatment for the court, Karen should respect-fully respond:
  1. I am refusing to testify based on the Fifth Amendment.
  2. My client does not want me to testify about what she has told me.
  3. I am claiming an exemption under the privileged communication statute.
  4. I have been treating my client for chronic depression using cognitive therapy.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
The Tarasoff ruling established the necessity for a mental health professional treating a client who threatens to harm another individual to warn the person against whom the threat is made.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
A privileged communication statute will state that designated professionals do not have to reveal certain client-related information during litigation.




viki

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


6ana001

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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