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A patient needs supportive care for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. The new nurse demonstrates an understanding of the services provided by the various members of the patient's mental healthcare team when he makes which statement: a: "Your social worker will help you learn to budget your money effectively." b: "Your counselor asked me to remind you of the group session on critical thinking at 2:00 today." c: "The mental health technician on staff today will administer the medication that you require." d: "Remember to ask the occupational therapist about sources of financial help that you are qualified for." B A patient has been voluntarily admitted to a mental health facility after an unsuccessful attempt to harm himself. Which statement demonstrates a need to better educate the patient on his patient's rights? a: "I understand why I was restrained when I was out of control." b: "You can't tell my boss about the suicide attempt without my permission." c: "I have a right to know what all of you are planning to do to me." d: "I can hurt myself if I want to. It's none of your business." D Which intervention demonstrates an attempt by nursing staff to meet the goals identified by the Joint Commission as National Patient Safety Goals? (Select all that apply) a: Identifying patients using both name and date of birth before drawing blood. b: Sitting with the patient diagnosed with an eating disorder during meals c: Administering the Beck Scale on each patient at the time of admission. d: Performing a medication history assessment on each new patient. e: Using appropriate hand washing technique at all times. A, C, D, E The mental health team is determining treatment options for a male patient who is experiencing psychotic symptoms. Which question(s) should the team answer to determine whether a community outpatient or inpatient setting is most appropriate? (Select all that apply) a: "Is the patient expressing suicidal thoughts?" b: "Does the patient have intact judgment and insight into his situation?" c: "Does the patient have experience with either community or inpatient mental healthcare facilities? d: "Does the patient require a therapeutic environment to support the management of psychotic symptoms?" e: "Does the patient require the regular involvement of their family / significant other in planning and executing the plan of care?" A, B, D, E

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