A malpractice lawsuit was filed after a nurse restrained a c…
A malpractice lawsuit was filed after a nurse restrained a client for screaming at and attempting to strike anyone who was within striking distance. The nurse followed agency procedures that were consistent with Joint Commission Standards. For which reason is this malpractice lawsuit most likely to be unsuccessful?
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A nurse is meeting with the city council to advocate for mentally ill persons and the establishment of a group home in a neighborhood where the plans have been strongly opposed by the neighbors. Which education will the nurse provide when discussing the group home?
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The nurse requests the client to have some face-to-face interaction in the client’s home or community. When referring the client to an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, which benefit will this program have for the client?
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The nurse is discharging a client to a community rehabilitation area that will provide the client with meaningful work, relationships, a place to come to, and a place to return if necessary. Which type of referral will the nurse make?
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A nurse suspects that a client is abusing alcohol while taking prescribed medications. The nurse plans to educate the client on the dangers of mixing medicine with alcohol. Which is the most effective way for the nurse to approach this subject with the client?
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