A client with major depressive disorder is admitted to a hospital. The client refuses to take medication and states the right to refuse it. Under which circumstance would a registered nurse have the right to medicate the client against his will?
A) If the client's physician refuses to treat the client if the client does not take the prescribed medication
B) If the client demands attention from the nurse constantly by begging, "Help me get better."
C) If the client physically attacks another client after being confronted in a group therapy session
D) If the client refuses to bathe or perform hygiene activities
C
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Which one of the nurse's following statements best reflects recognition of the importance of healing rather than curing Mr. W's condition? A) "A combination of physical therapy and corticosteroid treatment holds a strong chance of mitigating the effects of your arthritis.". B) "The best way for us to foster your overall well-being is to eliminate the symptoms that are most affecting your daily routines.". C) "There are changes that I can help you make that can help you live a full life in spite of this health problem.". D) "There are lifestyle changes, coupled with promising new therapies, that hold out hope for being free from this problem.".
Which of the following should the nurse do when providing care to a patient receiving Xigris?
1. discontinue infusion with signs of hemorrhage 2. monitor red blood cell count 3. monitor platelet count 4. measure strict intake and output
You are working in a nursing center. Where would you record information about a person's in-take and output?
a. Admission record b. Progress notes c. Graphic sheet d. Kardex
Unnecessary restraint is:
a. False imprisonment b. Malpractice c. Negligence d. Involuntary seclusion