Family members are worried about a depressed relative whose job recently was terminated. the family requests hospitalization of this person. an assessment reveals the person is moderately depressed but without intent or thoughts about self-harm. which action demonstrates application of the least restrictive alternative doctrine?

The best answer to the question: Which action demonstrates application of the least restrictive alternative doctrine, would be: With the person´s agreement, arrange with him therapy and counseling through outpatient services.

Explanation:

In treating people who are presenting some form of psychological, or emotional, imbalace, it depends on the level of compromise of that person´s welfare and wellbeing that certain restrictive alternatives, such as hospitalization, will be taken. In the case of this patient, he does not present with a level of emotional, or psychological compromise that would make such a high level of restrictive measure, as hospitalization, necessary. Instead, the least restrictive alternative doctrine dictates that this patient will need the least restrictive choice of treatment available, so that he still receives attention for his moderate depression. The best option for this patient is, therefore, outpatient counseling and therapy.

when in a crucial situation, after calling 911, the correct posture for delivering effective compression is the proper hand placement.

first, place two fingers at the sternum, then put the heel of your other hand next to the fingers and place hand on top of the other. lock your elbows by using your body’s weight and compress the victim’s chest with a depth of 2 inches.

moreover, do 15 compression and 2 breaths, this process must be done four times until there is a pulse or a arrive.