Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Practice Exam

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Why does the BON require nurses to disclose that they have been diagnosed with, treated for, or hospitalized with certain mental illnesses?

A. To ensure nurses maintain regulatory compliance
B. To protect the mental health of nurses
C. To encourage open communication among healthcare professionals
D. Nurses diagnosed with these disorders may lack fitness to practice nursing safely and may require a period of monitored practice by the BON

The correct answer is: D. Nurses diagnosed with these disorders may lack fitness to practice nursing safely and may require a period of monitored practice by the BON

The correct answer is D. Nurses diagnosed with certain mental illnesses may lack fitness to practice nursing safely and may require a period of monitored practice by the BON. This disclosure requirement ensures that nurses who have been diagnosed with, treated for, or hospitalized with certain mental illnesses are evaluated to determine their ability to continue practicing nursing safely. It serves as a protective measure for patients to prevent any potential risks that may arise from nurses not being in the proper state to provide safe care.