,Test Bank: Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, Second
Edition: A How-To Guide for Evidence- Based Practice 2nd Edition
Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
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The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of psychiatricmental
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nursing and the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In which
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llowing areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
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1. Stress management strategies vn vn
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
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4. Family and group psychotherapy vn vn vn
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Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems
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are appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
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Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition or practi
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ce of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
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Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention of me
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ntal health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of
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Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered nurse level but
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anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons with
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mental health nursing practice at the generalist level of
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Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to the
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ery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
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Question 2 Typ vn v n
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The nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the nurses on the
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psychiatric unit. Which publication should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
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1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders vn vn vn vn vn vn
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements vn vn vn vn vn
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics vn vn vn vn vn
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice vn vn vn vn vn
Correct Answer: 4 vn vn
Rationale 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
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ursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
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nual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
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with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
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g actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
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toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
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