THE PRACTICE OF MENTAL HEALTH/ PSYCHIATRIC NURSING (A+ GUARANTEED)

A nurse working on a unit in a psychiatric hospital is responsible for performing a variety of functions. Which are the ones that a registered nurse is legally permitted to perform? Select all that apply. 1. Psychotherapy 2. Health promotion 3. Case management 4. Prescribing medication 5. Treating human responses correct answers 2. Health promotion 3. Case management 5. Treating human responses The psychiatrist orders "Restraints PRN" for a client who has a history of violent behavior. Then nurse should: 1. Utilize the restraint order if the client begins to act-out 2. Ask the psychiatrist to clarify the type of restraint order 3. Ensure that the entire staff is aware of the restraint order 4. Recognize that PRN orders for restraints are unacceptable correct answers 4. Recognize that PRN orders for restraints are unacceptable New orders must be written each time a client requires restraints. When a client is acting-out, the nurse may use restraints or a seclusion room and then obtain the necessary order. A client on the psychiatric unit asks the nurse about psychiatric advance directives (PAD). The nurse explains that these advanced directives: 1. Make the appointment of a surrogate decision maker unnecessary 2. Permit the client to dictate what treatment will be given during the future hospitalizations 3. Eliminate the need for involuntary admissions when the client is a threat to self or others 4. Allow the client, while having the capacity, to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatments in the event of a future incapacitating mental health crisis correct answers 4. Allow the client, while having the capacity, to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatments in the event of a future incapacitating mental health crisis The purpose of a PAD is to allow psychiatric clients the opportunity to provide input into future treatment decisions. The statement that best describes the practice of psychiatric nursing is: 1. Helps people with present or potential mental health problems 2. Ensures clients' legal and ethical rights by acting as a client advocate