Before the period of the enlightenment, treatment of the mentally ill included

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Question 1 of 5

Before the period of the enlightenment, treatment of the mentally ill included

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In 1775, visitors at St. Mary's of Bethlehem were charged a fee for viewing and ridiculing the mentally ill, who were seen as animals, less than human. Custodial care was not often provided as persons who were considered harmless were allowed to wander in the countryside or live in rural communities, and more dangerous lunatics were imprisoned, chained, and starved. In early Christian times, primitive beliefs and superstitions were strong. The mentally ill were viewed as evil or possessed. Priests performed exorcisms to rid evil spirits, and in the colonies, witch hunts were conducted with offenders burned at the stake. It was not until the period of enlightenment when persons who were mentally ill were offered asylum as a safe refuge or haven offering protection at institutions.

Question 2 of 5

Which finding best indicates that the goal Demonstrate mentally healthy behavior was achieved? A patient:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which belief will best support a nurses efforts to provide patient advocacy during a multidisciplinary patient care planning session?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient was hospitalized for 24 hours after a reaction to a psychotropic medication. While planning discharge, the case manager learned that the patient received a notice of eviction immediately prior to admission. Select the case managers most appropriate action.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which characteristic would be more applicable to a community mental health nurse than to a nurse working in an operating room?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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