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Behavioral Health Nursing Care Plans Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client made threats to harm his parents if they come too close to him. The parents called 911, and the client is now held involuntarily for a psychiatric evaluation. During this time of involuntary admission, the client retains all client rights except for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Ensuring that the client has informed consent before agreeing to a treatment regimen displays which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse respects the client's autonomy through client's rights, informed consent, and encouraging the client to make choices about his or her health care. The nurse has a duty to take actions that promote the client's health (beneficence) and that do not harm the client (nonmaleficence). The nurse must treat all clients fairly (justice), be truthful and honest (veracity), and honor all duties and commitments to clients and families (fidelity).
Question 3 of 5
A patient says, Please don’t share information about me with the other people. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must balance patient confidentiality with the need for team communication. Option A respects the patient’s privacy while clarifying that staff collaboration is necessary for care, aligning with ethical and legal standards. Option B inaccurately suggests total secrecy, Option C delays clarity and erodes trust, and Option D blurs boundaries by suggesting a mutual problem-solving relationship.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a withdrawn, suspicious patient recognizes development of feelings of anger toward the patient. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse says, I am the only one who truly understands this patient. Other staff members are too critical. The nurse’s statement indicates:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.