process a client undergoes when entering a hospital for treatment
Against medical advice (AMA)
when a client after being admitted into the hospital leaves the facility without permission of the physician
Coping Behaviors
how people behave in times of stress of crisis in order to deal with their feelings
Dehumanization
when human qualities are ignored - clients having to surrender their belongings, privacy, and independance
Discharge
when a client goes home
orientation
introduction of clients to the people and facility into which they have been admitted; awareness of place and time and family members; program or time period provided for newly hired individuals to prepare them for their position
Transfer
move to another unit or to a different facility as a result of a client or physician request