Question 28 (part 2) · LEK · Use of restraint
Choose false statement regarding direct coercion:
- A. only the doctor decides about its application.
- B. its direct application in psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes may be decided by a nurse.
- C. it may be applied only when a person launches an assault against own or other person’s health and life.
- D. it may be applied towards a person, who violently damages or destroys objects located in his surrounding.
- E. it may consist in compulsory drug administration.
Hint
Recall who may decide on direct coercion in a psychiatric hospital when no physician can be reached immediately.
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