Asked by Yessica Castrillon on Jul 08, 2024
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Select the example of a tort.
A) The plan of care for a patient is not completed within 24 hours of the patient's admission.
B) A nurse gives a prn dose of an antipsychotic drug to an agitated patient because the unit is short-staffed.
C) An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others.
D) A patient's admission status changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.
Prn Dose
A prn dose, short for "pro re nata," is a medication prescribed to be taken "as needed" rather than on a regular, fixed schedule, typically used for symptoms that occur intermittently or vary in intensity.
Antipsychotic Drug
A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including disorders such as schizophrenia, by modulating neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
- Understand patients' rights and legal aspects of psychiatric treatment.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand patients' rights and legal aspects of psychiatric treatment.
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