Evolve Ch. 6 NCLEX

When considering the duty to warn and protect third parties, which client statement should the nurse report to the treatment team members?

"That judge is going to really regret putting me in here."

Which hospitalized patient should the nurse identify as being a candidate for the appropriate use of a release from hospitalization known as against medical advice (AMA)?

A 37-year-old patient scheduled for discharge in 24 hours wishes to be discharged immediately

Which scenarios describe a HIPAA violation associated with a nurse's behavior?

A nurse on the cardiac unit gives report to the nurse on the step-down unit while transporting a client in the staff elevator.

The nurse is caring for an admitted client with a history of becoming aggressive when angry and has caused physical injury to another client and two staff members. When this client begins to demonstrate signs of anger while in the day room what intervention should the nurse implement to address the safety of the milieu?

Request that the client accompany the nurse to the client's room

When considering client rights, which client can be legally medicated against his or her wishes?

The client may cause imminent harm to himself or others.