Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is talking with an adult child of a client who was involuntarily admitted to an inpatient mental health facility. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D. The nurse should inform the adult child that the provider can prescribe restraints if the parent tries to harm others. This is important for ensuring the safety of both the parent and others in the facility. Restraints are a last resort intervention used to prevent harm and maintain a safe environment.
A: Incorrect. The provider cannot disclose patient information to the employer without consent due to confidentiality laws.
B: Incorrect. While medication adherence is important, the decision to take medication ultimately rests with the patient.
C: Incorrect. Electroconvulsive therapy requires informed consent unless the patient is deemed incapacitated, in which case legal procedures are followed.
D: Correct. Restraints can be used in emergency situations to prevent harm to self or others.
E, F, G: Irrelevant as they do not pertain to the specific situation described.
A: Incorrect. The provider cannot disclose patient information to the employer without consent due to confidentiality laws.
B: Incorrect. While medication adherence is important, the decision to take medication ultimately rests with the patient.
C: Incorrect. Electroconvulsive therapy requires informed consent unless the patient is deemed incapacitated, in which case legal procedures are followed.
D: Correct. Restraints can be used in emergency situations to prevent harm to self or others.
E, F, G: Irrelevant as they do not pertain to the specific situation described.