Which Client Should a Nurse Identify as a Potential Candidate

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which client should a nurse identify as a potential candidate for involuntary commitment?

• A)A client living under a bridge in a cardboard box
• B)A client threatening to commit suicide
• C)A client who never bathes and wears a wool hat in the summer
• D)A client who eats waste out of a garbage can

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Hot Climates

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Colder Climates

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Basal Metabolic Rate

The pace at which energy is consumed by the body in a resting state to support crucial processes such as respiration and maintaining body heat.

Energy Expenditure

The total amount of energy used by the body, encompassing basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and energy used in digestion and absorption of food.