A patient is brought to the psychiatric unit by family members after expressing suicidal thoughts but refuses voluntary admission. The healthcare team proceeds with involuntary commitment. Which of the following statements best describes involuntary commitment?

A patient recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes tells the nurse, “This is all my fault. If I had taken better care of myself, I wouldn’t be in this situation.” Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic?

A patient becomes agitated and physically aggressive on the unit, requiring the use of restraints. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate when applying and managing restraints?

The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient says, “There’s no way this is right. I’m going to get another opinion—this doctor doesn’t know what they’re talking about.” The nurse recognizes that the patient is in which stage of grief?

A patient is admitted to a forensic psychiatric facility after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Court records show that although the patient understood their actions were wrong, they were unable to control their behavior due to a severe mental illness. This legal decision is most consistent with which of the following standards?

An elderly patient with advanced Alzheimer’s disease is admitted to the unit. The nurse is informed that the patient has a court-appointed legal guardian. The guardian arrives and asks for information about the patient’s medications and plan of care. What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. During the interaction, the nurse notices that the patient’s facial expressions are minimal and do not seem to match the emotions being expressed verbally. This is an example of:

A patient in a forensic psychiatric facility has been found not guilty by reason of insanity after committing a violent crime. The court determined that the patient did not understand that their actions were wrong at the time of the offense due to a severe mental illness. This legal decision is based on which of the following principles?

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient with advanced dementia who is unable to make healthcare decisions independently. The patient’s adult child has been appointed legal guardian. What is the nurse’s best action regarding the patient’s care decisions?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, “I hear voices sometimes, but they don’t bother me.” Which of the following is the most appropriate open-ended response by the nurse to further assess the patient’s experience?

The nurse uses a variety of therapeutic communication skills when working with patients. Which of the following is a therapeutic goal that can be accomplished through the use of therapeutic communication?