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The nurse working on a psychiatric unit places a client in seclusion overnight because the unit is short staffed and the client is complaining and arguing with the nurse.  Which of the following could the nurse be legally charged with?

Which action would place the nurse working in a mental health facility at risk for charges of battery?

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who becomes upsets and verbally lashes out when a visitor does not arrive. What is the appropriate nursing action?

A client states, “Don’t tell anyone, but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress in order to protect myself from my roomate who is threatening me.” What action should the nurse take?

A client is scheduled to have electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which problem should would be most important for the nurse to address.

A client is admitted to a psychiatric treatment center per involuntary status.  Based on this type of admission, which of the following should the nurse anticipate?

A client with a mental health disorder is sees a counselor on a weekly basis. Which of the actions by the client would indicate a need for involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

Which action by the nurse is of highest priority when applying soft wrist restraints to a aggressive client in a mental health facility?

The nuse is assisting with the care of a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is experiencing severe anxiety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?