MENTAL HEALTH LATEST EXAM with QUESTION AND ANSWERS

The nurse assists the physician with ECT on a client that refused to give consent. What possible legal action may this nurse be charged with? a. Breach of confidentiality b. Defamation of character c. Battery d. Assault 2. A client was involuntarily admitted after trying to harm himself. Which statement by the client would indicate further education regarding his rights? a. “I can understand why you restrained me when I threatened you.” b. “I can leave anytime I tell you I’m not going to hurt myself.” c. I may be here, but I still have the right to vote. d. You can’t tell my boss that I attempted suicide 3. A nurse is working with a client with a history of panic attacks. During group therapy, the nurse notes the client begins to tap their foot, becomes mildly anxious, and is pushing away, preparing to leave the group. The nurse instructs the client to remain seated and asks if they would like a journal to write down some thoughts while the group resumes. What phase of crisis care is the nurse implementing? a