A client who is forced to take medication against his will, in other than an emergency situation in which he presents a danger to self or others, can bring suit against the agency for
A. assault.
B. battery.
C. defamation.
D. invasion of privacy.
Ans: B. battery.
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A) Only increased physical activity B) Only reduced caloric intake C) Use of peer support groups D) Family behavioral therapy
A nurse is working with a patient with depression. To best help the patient translate insight into action, a major nursing challenge will be to:
a. promote self-care activities. b. consult appropriate resources. c. build adequate incentives to change. d. identify ineffective behavior patterns.
Evaluating mortality, morbidity, or disability are examples of
a. Structure b. Process c. Outcome d. Critical path
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a. call the parents of the child with PANDAS and inform them of the incident b. have the child with PANDAS sit far away from the kid with strep c. have the child with PANDAS change classrooms D. have the kid with strep wear a mask