During the risk assessment phase of care for a psychiatric patient, the nurse will
a. make an initial assessment.
b. confirm the patient's problem.
c. assess potential dangerousness to self or others.
d. determine the level of supervision needed for the patient.
C
Risk assessment involves looking at dangerousness to self or others, the degree of disability, and whether or not the individual is acutely psychotic to determine the feasibility of community-based care versus hospital-based care. Risk assessment usually follows the initial assessment. Confirmation of the patient's problem is not part of the risk assessment protocol. Arranging entry into the mental health system will follow risk assessment if the patient is assessed as needing service.
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