For a client with court-ordered commitment, an example of the concept of "least restrictive environment" is:
A) Involuntary commitment of a client to an outpatient mental health center.
B) Giving medications to sedate the client so he or she cannot get out of bed.
C) Locking the client in a padded room if he or she threatens to harm himself or herself.
D) Allowing the client to decide if treatment is necessary.
A
You might also like to view...
A research study investigating the benefits of ambulation after cesarean section would be an example of which type of research evidence?
a. Control b. Description c. Explanation d. Prediction
The nurse is discussing proper nutrition with older community members at a senior citizen center. What should the nurse teach as general guidelines for healthy older individuals? Select all that apply.
1. Calcium intake should be 1,000 mg for those over the age of 51 years. 2. Older individuals need to take supplements of vitamins A, C, E, and K. 3. Vitamin D intake should be 600 IU up to age 70 and 800 IU if older than 70. 4. Ingest at least 0.8 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight each day. 5. Fluid intake each day should be at least 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women.
The way a child behaviorally interacts with the surrounding environment is called by which of the following terms?
a. introvert or extrovert c. risk seeking b. temperament d. environmental interest
As part of a focused assessment, the nurse asked the client to describe her mood this morning. In response, the client stated, "It is what it is." Which of the following examples of nursing documentation is most appropriate?
A) "Client is nonspecific about her mood." B) "Client states about her mood, 'It is what it is.'" C) "Client is currently feeling ambivalent." D) "Client feels resigned to her symptoms of depression."