The Patients Below Were Evaluated in the Emergency Department

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patients below were evaluated in the emergency department. The psychiatric unit has one bed available. Which patient should be admitted?

• A) The patient who is feeling anxiety and a sad mood after separation from a spouse of 10 years.
• B) The patient who self-inflicted a superficial cut on the forearm after a family argument.
• C) The patient experiencing dry mouth and tremor related to taking haloperidol (Haldol).
• D) The patient who is a new parent and hears voices saying, "Smother your baby."

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