A Patient Is Admitted for Psychiatric Observation After Being Arrested

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted for psychiatric observation after being arrested for breaking windows in the home of his former girlfriend,who had refused to see him.His history reveals abuse as a child by a punitive father,torturing family pets,and one arrest for disorderly conduct.The priority nursing diagnosis that should be considered is:

• A) Stress overload.
• B) Ineffective coping.
• C) Risk for self-directed violence.
• D) Risk for other-directed violence.

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Definitions:

Transaction Cost

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods or services, including fees, taxes, and other charges.

Externality Problem

A situation in which a third party is affected by the consequences of a transaction or activity between others, either positively or negatively.

Private Contract

An agreement between private parties that creates mutual obligations enforceable by law.

Pollution Permits

Tradable permits issued by governments that allow the holder to emit a certain amount of pollution; used to control and reduce environmental harm.