NUR 239 Module B: Legal/Ethical Questions with complete Solutions

Rights of Psychiatric Clients Correct Answer-they have all rights unless documented evidence proves they are an eminent danger to themselves or others -any restrictions to their rights must be made for verifiable, documented reasons Who makes the decisions to take away a client's rights? Correct Answer--primary RN -treatment team(judge, social worker, psychiatrist) -court Informed consent Correct Answer-permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits. -Make sure client is of right mind [competent], any other questions, verbally state why/what they're signing the informed consent for elements of informed consent Correct Answer--Diagnosis -prognosis -proposed/ recommended treatment -risk and benefits associated with recommended treatment -alternative treatments