Asked by Matthew Davis on Jun 19, 2024
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An adolescent hospitalized after a violent physical outburst tells the nurse, "I'm going to kill my father, but you can't tell anyone." Select the nurse's best response.
A) "You're right. Federal law requires me to keep that information private."
B) "Those kinds of thoughts will make your hospitalization longer."
C) "You really should share this thought with your psychiatrist."
D) "I am required to share information with the treatment team."
Violent Physical Outburst
An explosive expression of physical aggression towards others or oneself.
Federal Law
Legislation enacted by the national government of a country, which applies to all its states, territories, and citizens.
Treatment Team
A multidisciplinary group of health care professionals who collaborate to assess, plan, and implement an individualized treatment plan for a patient.
- Gain insight into the legal mandates regarding confidentiality protection, the duty to notify, and the preservation of non-involved parties from harm.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the legal mandates regarding confidentiality protection, the duty to notify, and the preservation of non-involved parties from harm.
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