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Varcarolis’ Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition by Mary C. Townsend Fosbre provides a comprehensive overview of psychiatric and mental health nursing principles. Covering all chapters, the material addresses therapeutic communication, mental health assessment, psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based interventions across the lifespan. The test bank includes multiple-choice, scenario-based, and application questions to help nursing students reinforce knowledge, apply critical thinking, and prepare for exams in psychiatric mental health nursing courses. This resource is ideal for mastering mental health concepts and improving clinical competency in psychiatric care.

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Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE

1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient
living in the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within
3 months, the patient will:

a. deny suicidal ideation.

b. report a sense of well-being.

c. take medications as prescribed.

d. attend clinic appointments on

time. COMPLETE ANSWER: B

Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and
improving role performance.

The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of
meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness.
The incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF:

2 TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification

MSC:

NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears
heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best
demonstrates advocacy?

a. This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about.

b. Lets all show acceptance of this patient by wearing lots of makeup too.

c. Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.

d. Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in

society. COMPLETE ANSWER: D

Accepting patients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will contribute
to their well-being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy. The on-




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