If a client is placed in seclusion and held there for 24 hours without a written order or examination by a physician, the client would have the right to bring suit against the hospital for
A. battery.
B. defamation of character.
C. false imprisonment.
D. assault.
Ans: C. false imprisonment.
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a. Long-term memory loss b. Short-term memory loss c. Altered perception d. Altered judgment
The advanced practice nurse is caring for a patient in an outpatient clinic who has expressed thoughts of suicide, but who does not have a plan or means in place. The patient tells the nurse,
"I sometimes think it would be easier for me to just go to sleep and never wake up. But I don't hurt myself because I love my children too much." Which nursing interventions are most appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply. 1. Place the patient on constant observation for safety. 2. Teach the use of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 3. Admit the patient to the behavioral health hospital immediately. 4. Encourage the patient to use internal and external support systems. 5. Be aware that the patient is likely to reject any attempt at intervention, including teaching.
An S3 originating from the right ventricle is best heard with the
a. bell of the stethoscope over the fifth intercostal space. b. diaphragm of the stethoscope over the fifth intercostal space. c. bell of the stethoscope over the third intercostal space. d. diaphragm of the stethoscope over the third intercostal space.
The nurse is caring for a client with a bacterial infection. The nurse is explaining this type of infection to the family. The nurse states that bacteria are described and classified by which methods? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Ability to use O2 2. Staining 3. Shape 4. Color 5. Weight