An Inappropriately Dressed Patient Has Not Slept for 3 Days

question 22

Multiple Choice

An inappropriately dressed patient has not slept for 3 days while making excessive,expensive long-distance phone calls.When the patient can be heard singing loudly in the examining room,the nurse makes initial plans to focus on:

• A) Assessing needs for food, liquids, and rest
• B) Setting strict limits on dress and behavior
• C) Conducting an in-depth suicide assessment
• D) Obtaining a complete psychosocial assessment

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