duty to warn cues

  • NCLEX-RN
  • Management of Care
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  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

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Client requested apple juice with lunch. States a detailed plan to assault two named coworkers the morning after discharge. Asked for an extra blanket. Prefers evening visiting hours. Says, “I know where they park and I will be waiting.”

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Answer

States a detailed plan to assault two named coworkers the morning after discharge. · Says, “I know where they park and I will be waiting.”

Rationale

A realistic plan to harm identified coworkers creates a duty to warn and protect that sits outside ordinary confidentiality limits. Routine preferences about meals or visitors do not trigger that obligation.

RememberReport a credible plan to harm identified third parties.

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