A client demonstrating symptoms of psychosis asks a psychiatric technician " What's the matter

Question

with me?" The technician replies "Your wing nuts need tightening.".

Another technician states
"Yeah, you're like a six-pack without the plastic holder.". The client looks perplexed and wanders
off. The nurse who overheard the exchange will need to take action based on
a. violation of the client's right to be treated with dignity and respect.
b. the nursing obligation to report caregiver negligence.
c. preventing defamation of the client's character.
d. supervisory liability.

Answer 1

ANS: A
Clients have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Clients should never be made the butt of
jokes about their illness. Option B: Client emotional abuse has been demonstrated, not negligence.
Option C: This example is not clearly defamation. Option D: Client abuse, not supervisory liability,
is the issue.