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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Competency-Based Assessments

Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingCompetency-Based Assessments

Competency-Based Assessments

1 .
What are the steps involved in initiating involuntary court-ordered treatment?
2 .
Why is client safety a nursing priority, and what factors should nurses consider in assessing potential risks?
3 .
What are some early nursing interventions to address aggressive or violent behaviors, and why are they considered effective?
4 .
How can health-care staff ensure their safety when working with clients exhibiting mental health diagnoses and symptoms?
5 .
What is a psychiatric advance directive (PAD), and how does it contribute to mental health-care decision-making?
6 .
What is the general process for appointing a guardian or conservator, and why might it be necessary to seek such designations?
7 .
What ethical concerns may arise in the appointment of a guardian or conservator, and how might these concerns impact the individual under guardianship or conservatorship?
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