A patient who is admitted involuntarily with bipolar disorder, manic phase, refuses a prescribed dose of lithium. The nurse assembles a show of force and intimidates the patient into taking the medication. As an outcome of this action, the patient
a. will experience lessened mania.
b. can bring civil suit for assault and battery.
c. can sue the hospital for false imprisonment.
d. has no recourse, because the medication is in the interest of the patient's welfare.
Question 2
When assessing a patient's social skills, which remark would serve the nurse best?
a. It sounds as if you need to develop some assertiveness skills.
b. Describe an example of a time when you felt uncomfortable in a social situation.
c. It is not easy to be assertive. We can role-play some situations to give you practice.
d. What do you plan to do the next time you find yourself in an uncomfortable social situation?