Asked by Sanyam Gupta on May 11, 2024
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Which situations qualify as abandonment on the part of a nurse? (Select all that apply.) The nurse:
A) allows a patient with acute mania to refuse hospitalization without taking further action.
B) terminates employment without referring a seriously mentally ill patient for aftercare.
C) calls police to bring a suicidal patient to the hospital after a suicide attempt.
D) refers a patient with persistent paranoid schizophrenia to community treatment.
E) asks another nurse to provide a patient's care because of concerns about countertransference.
Abandonment
The act of leaving someone or something behind with no intention of return, often leading to emotional, physical, or legal issues.
Acute Mania
A state of heightened mood, energy, and activity levels that is most commonly seen in bipolar disorder, often requiring immediate medical intervention.
Countertransference
The emotional reaction of a therapist toward a patient, influenced by the therapist's own psychological background.
- Recognize the legal aspects in mental health nursing concerning torts, unlawful confinement, and the rights of the patient.
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RN
Rahma Nur AiniMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B
Explanation :
Abandonment arises when a nurse does not place a patient safely in the hands of another health professional before discontinuing treatment. Calling the police to bring a suicidal patient to the hospital after a suicide attempt and referring a patient with schizophrenia to community treatment both provide for patient safety. Asking another nurse to provide a patient's care because of concerns about countertransference demonstrates self-awareness.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the legal aspects in mental health nursing concerning torts, unlawful confinement, and the rights of the patient.