Chapter 2. Primary Care and Psychiatry: An Overview of the Collaborative Care Model 100% Guaranteed

1. A new staff nurse completes an orientation to the psychiatric unit. This nurse will expect to ask an advanced practice nurse to perform which action for patient's? A Perform mental health assessment interviews. B Prescribe psychotropic medication. C Establish therapeutic relationships. D Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B Prescriptive privileges are granted to masters-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken special courses on prescribing medication. The nurse prepared at the basic level performs mental health assessments, establishes relationships, and provides individualized care planning. 2. A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depression has gained 20 pounds over a few months and has suicidal ideation. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis. A Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements B Chronic low self-esteem C Risk for suicide D Hopelessness ANS: C