When the patient with a psychosis is thought to be a danger to self or others, by what method should the patient be admitted to the hospital?
a. Probating
b. Nurse's request
c. Physician's order
d. Family request
ANS: A
Probating can be done if the individual is thought to be a danger to self or others.
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What strategy may help alleviate some of this stress? 1. Do tasks as quickly as possible. 2. Hurry through work, hoping someone else will catch any mistakes that are made. 3. Do not start any new tasks after lunch. 4. Pick a simple task and complete it just before going home each day.
Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling are major functions of _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A student is enrolled in a class to learn how to use spreadsheet software. During one of the classes, the student asks the instructor, "What is the difference between a worksheet and a workbook?" Which response by the instructor would be most appropriate?
A) "A workbook uses many more mathematical calculations than a worksheet." B) "A worksheet is a spreadsheet but a workbook has one or more worksheets." C) "The workbook is the starting point and the worksheet is the final result." D) "The terms are used interchangeably in any spreadsheet program."