A patient consents to be hospitalized for psychiatric treatment. This is a _______________ _________________________ admission
ANS:
voluntary
Voluntary admission means the patient has given informed consent to seek care in the facility. The informed consent means that the patient has been made aware of his or her behaviors, the implications of the behaviors, and expectations from the treatment.
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A. explain use of private room and mobile high-efficiency particle filters placed in the room B. explain that the TB organism is most often spread through the air C. tell Raymond that TB will not spread to others and everything will be okay if the mask is worn D. tell Raymond that masks are required for those persons who do not agree to be vaccinated with BCG vaccine.
An unidentified comatose patient is brought to the emergency department by the paramedics. Tied to the right wrist is an emblem that looks as if it might be a religious talisman. Which of the following nursing actions is best?
a. Remove it and lock it up for safekeeping. b. Tape it in place. c. Place it in a clothing bag with the rest of the patient's belongings. d. Do nothing with it.