A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting
1 . Removed cuticle scissors from a suicidal patient.
2 . Helped a patient make an appointment with an attorney.
3 . In patient's presence, opened a package mailed to patient.
4 . Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation.
5 . Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication.
Which action violated patients' rights? (Select all that apply.)
a. none
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
e. 4
f. 5
A
The patient should be protected against possible harm to self or others. Patients have a right to legal counsel; the nurse has served as an advocate. Patients have rights to send and receive mail and be present during package inspection. Patients have rights to refuse treatment.
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