An Advanced Practice Nurse Evaluates a Patient for Emergency Commitment

question 19

Multiple Choice

An advanced practice nurse evaluates a patient for emergency commitment because of the likelihood the patient will do serious harm to others.Which statement best reflects the nurse's role as patient advocate during the assessment process?

• A) "Tell me about any delusions you are experiencing."
• B) "I understand you have had some difficulty today."
• C) "Tell me why you need to threaten or hurt others around you."
• D) "Threatening to hurt others will require that you be committed to the hospital."

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Definitions:

Collaboratively

In a way that involves two or more people or entities working together towards a common goal or project with shared efforts.

Open And Direct Approaches

Communications or methods that are straightforward and unambiguous, aiming for clarity and honesty.

Tie Up Loose Ends

To complete or finalize unfinished aspects of a project or situation.

Effective Listening

The act of attentively hearing, understanding, and responding to spoken messages, fostering better communication.