A client is released from involuntary commitment by the judge, who orders that a caseworker supervise him for the next 6 months. This is an example of
A. conditional discharge.
B. outpatient commitment.
C. voluntary follow-up.
D. discretionary treatment.
Answer: A. conditional discharge.
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A nurse plans care for a client with acute pancreatitis. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to reduce discomfort?
a. Administer morphine sulfate intravenously every 4 hours as needed. b. Maintain nothing by mouth (NPO) and administer intravenous fluids. c. Provide small, frequent feedings with no concentrated sweets. d. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position with the head of bed elevated.
An older patient tells a nurse. "The nurse practitioner told me that these ugly purple bruises on my arms are called purpura and are due to fragile blood vessels. I still don't understand why this happens to me."
The nurse responds based on the knowledge that: (Select all that apply.) a. purpura is due to normal age-related changes. b. the incidence of purpura increases with age. c. purpura is a precancerous skin condition. d. individuals who take blood thinners are especially prone to purpura. e. individuals prone to purpura should make sure that affected areas are open to the air.
According to the FDA Modernization Act of 1997, which statement is true regarding drug experimentation with children?
a. Medications tested on adults are safe for children. b. Medications should not be tested on children. c. Medications intended for children require research with children as subjects. d. Children cannot be participants in drug evaluation studies.
A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which symptoms are a result of a type II hypersensitivity?
a. Anemia b. Seizures c. Lymphopenia d. Facial rash e. Photosensitivity