Varcarolis: Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 (Unit 1), Varcarolis: Ch. 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Unit 2)

Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will: a. deny suicidal ideation. b. report a sense of well-being. c. take medications as prescribed. d. attend clinic appointments on time. B A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their spouse asks for a divorce. Select the nurse's most caring comment. a. "Let's discuss some means of coping other than suicide when you have these feelings." b. "I understand why you're so depressed. When I got divorced, I was devastated too." c. "You should forget about your marriage and move on with your life." d. "How did you get so depressed that hospitalization was necessary?" A In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy? a. "This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about." b. "Let's all show acceptance of this patient by wearing lots of makeup too." c. "Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective."