A patient in an inpatient psychiatric unit asks to leave, but the treatment team has legally placed the patient under involuntary care because of serious risk to others. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct answer: B. Provide information about rights and the review process
- A. Explain that the patient has no rights during admission
- B. Provide information about rights and the review process
- C. Promise discharge if the patient remains quiet
- D. Ask another patient to persuade the patient to stay
Explanation
Patients receiving involuntary psychiatric care retain basic rights and should be informed about the reason for restrictions and available review or appeal procedures. The nurse must not make promises or suggest that involuntary care removes all patient rights.
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Mental health nursing covers concepts of normal and abnormal behavior, major psychological theories, psychiatric assessment, the nurse’s therapeutic role, and the use of a safe therapeutic milieu. It also includes confidentiality, informed consent, patient rights, ethical decision-making, legal responsibilities, and individualized nursing care planning.
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