Questions and Answers
According to the bill of rights, what must treatment be based on?
Least restrictive setting
What must be clearly documented if the patient is unable to understand or participate in the treatment plan?
Objective evidence
What rights does the patient have regarding treatment according to the bill of rights?
Right to consent to treatment
According to the bill of rights, what rights does the patient have regarding personal life decisions?
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What should a psychiatric nurse assess for when a patient displays miscommunication?
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How should a healthcare facility help remove communication barriers for a patient with a language barrier?
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What does a patient use as a way to cope with increased anxiety?
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Why is it important for psychiatric nurses to avoid nontherapeutic responses to a patient's bizarre behavior?
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What must the psychiatric nurse focus on when identifying a patient's behavior as a defense mechanism?
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