In which case might the nurse expect the state to deny a patient's right of refusal for medical treatment?
1. The patient has an illness that poses a threat to public health if left untreated.
2. A competent adult refuses a blood transfusion based on religious belief.
3. The patient refuses treatment to slow the advancement of an inoperable brain tumor.
4. The patient's insurance refuses to pay if treatments are refused.
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Rationale: If the patient has an illness that poses a threat to public health, the state may require the patient to submit to treatment.
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1. halfway houses. 2. state hospitals. 3. community mental health centers. 4. community mental health hospitals.
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a. Washing clothing and bedding in cold water and detergent b. Using over-the-counter pediculosis shampoos c. Wrapping the head in a towel after a shampoo with dog soap d. Brushing the hair briskly with a stiff brush