Four New Patients Were Admitted to the Behavioural Health Unit

question 30

Multiple Choice

Four new patients were admitted to the behavioural health unit in the past 12 hours. The nurse directs a psychiatric technician to monitor these patients for safety. A patient with which of the following diagnoses will need the most watchful supervision?

• A) Bipolar I disorder
• B) Bipolar II disorder
• C) Dysthymic disorder
• D) Cyclothymic disorder

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Definitions:

Stop-Payment Order

a request made to a bank by an account holder not to pay a check that has been issued but not yet cashed.

Loss

A decrease in value, resources, or money typically as a result of a business transaction, investment, or unforeseen events.

Postdated

Pertaining to a check or other document that bears a date later than the actual date it was written, to be cashed or deposited at that later date.

Liable

Legally responsible or obligated, as in being held accountable for an action or in relation to a debt or infringement.