NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Part 57 Questions
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A client who has not left the bus station for 3 days is brought to the mental health facility by a police officer because she has been bothering other people. She denies this, holds tightly to her purse, and refuses to talk to anyone except to say, 'You have no right to keep me here. I have money, and I can take care of myself.' The police officer thinks she needs psychiatric evaluation. Evaluation reveals that the client stopped taking her psychotropic medication, but she agrees to start taking her medication again. The charge nurse informs the other staff members that the physician is discharging the client because involuntary commitment is not indicated. An unlicensed personnel is a... [incomplete]. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Educating the client on medication adherence is critical, as her non-compliance led to the current situation, and this action supports her ability to manage her condition post-discharge. Ensuring a safe place and arranging follow-up are important but secondary to education in this context, as she claims self-sufficiency. Administering medication may not be indicated if she's discharged immediately, and contacting family requires consent.
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