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When preparing the plan of care for a forensic client, a nurse determines not to investigate the details of the crime. Which of the following best supports the rationale for the nurse's decision?
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Correct Answer: It will keep the nurse's attitudes about the crime from influencing care.
A nurse who is working as part of an interdisciplinary team is looking at potential outpatient services for a patient. The patient requires a setting that provides a program of about 4 hours per day, three times per week with a 24-hour crisis and consultation service. The nurse would identify which of the following as appropriate?
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Correct Answer: Ambulatory level two
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The nurse has instructed the client about using the communication triad. The nurse determines that the client has understood this technique when he states which of the following?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: I should start by stating my feelings as an ‘I'statement.
Which medication from the medication administration record should a nurse administer to provide immediate intervention for a psychotic patient whose aggressive behavior continues to escalate despite verbal intervention?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Olanzapine
Which statement by the nurse expresses respect for the client?
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Correct Answer: "I assure you that what we discuss will stay within the health-care team."
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