The Following Clients Are Seen in the Emergency Department

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following clients are seen in the emergency department.The psychiatric unit has one remaining bed.The triage nurse should expect which client to be admitted?

• A) The client who is experiencing tremors and has a need for medication adjustment
• B) The client who is experiencing anxiety and a sad mood after separation from spouse
• C) The client who is a single parent and hears voices stating, "Kill your infant son."
• D) The client who argued with her boyfriend and inflicted a superficial cut on her arm

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Definitions:

Hand Gestures

Movements of the hands that are used to convey messages or emotions.

Intensity

The quality or state of being intense; often refers to the degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling in an action or thing.

Perceptual Process

The cognitive operation that enables an individual to interpret and organize sensory information to understand their environment.

Friendly Gesture

An action or sign showing friendliness or goodwill towards others.