The Patient Has Decided That He Would Like to Create

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient has decided that he would like to create an advance directive.The nurse is asked if she would be a witness.What is the best response for the nurse to make to this request?

• A)Agree to be a witness.
• B)Refuse to be a witness.
• C)Contact social work.
• D)Contact the physician.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental health disorder manifesting in disordered thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behavior.

Disorder

An interruption in typical mental or physical processes, presenting as a disorder or an unusual state.

Psychotic Episode

A period during which an individual experiences distorted perception of reality, often including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

Suicide

Purposeful taking of one’s own life.