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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Psychology

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You are caring for a patient who has been admitted to the hospital involuntarily. You know based on this admission that the patient:
  1. Is a harm to himself or others
  2. Is requesting admission
  3. Has agreed to admission
  4. Has provided a written request for admission
Explanation
Answer: A - The patient has been involuntarily admitted to the hospital because he presents a threat to himself or others. In this situation the patient has not consented to admission. The patient will probably be upset about the admission and will request to leave repeatedly.
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