ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a psychiatric unit is admitting a client who attacked a neighbor. The nurse should know that the client can be kept in the hospital after the 72-hour hold is over for which of the following conditions?
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Rationale: The nurse can keep the client in the hospital after the 72-hour hold if the client is deemed a danger to herself or others. This is crucial in ensuring the safety of the client and others. It indicates that the client poses a significant risk of harm, warranting further evaluation and treatment.
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B: The client's willingness to accept treatment is important, but it does not solely determine if the client can be kept in the hospital.
C: Personal preferences or dislikes are not sufficient reasons to detain a client after the hold is over.
D: Planning to move out of the state does not address the immediate safety concerns that necessitate continued hospitalization.
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Question 5 of 5
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