An Involuntarily Committed Client,when Offered a Dinner Tray,pushes It Off

question 6

Multiple Choice

An involuntarily committed client,when offered a dinner tray,pushes it off the bedside table onto the floor.Which is the nurse's priority intervention?

• A)Initiate forced medication protocol.
• B)Help the client to explore the source of anger.
• C)Ignore the act to avoid reinforcing the behavior.
• D)Set firm limits on the behavior.

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Definitions:

Deadly Force

Force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm when used.

Expert Power

The influence and authority someone has as a result of their expertise, skills, or knowledge in a particular field.

Prison Officers

Staff members responsible for overseeing individuals who are incarcerated within a prison.

Prisoners

Individuals who have been apprehended, convicted, and are currently serving a sentence in a correctional facility or prison.