A Patient Experiencing Acute Mania Is Dancing Atop a Pool

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing acute mania is dancing atop a pool table in the recreation room. The patient waves a cue in one hand and says, "I'll throw the pool balls if anyone comes near me." To best assure safety, the nurse's first intervention is to

• A) tell the patient, "You need to be secluded."
• B) clear the room of all other patients.
• C) help the patient down from the table.
• D) assemble a show of force.

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Definitions:

Principle Of Fidelity

In ethics, the doctrine that stresses the importance of personal reliability when making decisions.

Not Criminally Responsible

A legal defense asserting that at the time of committing a crime, the person was suffering from a mental disorder that rendered them incapable of understanding the nature and quality of the act.

Fit To Stand Trial

A legal determination that an individual is mentally capable of understanding the charges against them and participating in their defense.

Mental State

An individual's current state of mind or consciousness, including their emotions, thoughts, and feelings.