A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
1)Removed cuticle scissors from a suicidal patient.
2)Helped a patient make an appointment with an attorney.
3)In patient's presence,opened a package mailed to patient.
4)Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation.
5)Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication.
Which action violated patients' rights? (Select all that apply. )

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The patient should be protected against possible harm to self or others.Patients have a right to legal counsel;the nurse has served as an advocate.Patients have rights to send and receive mail and be present during package inspection.Patients have rights to refuse treatment.

A Nurse Performed These Actions While Caring for Patients in an Inpatient