THE PRACTICE OF MENTAL HEALTH/ PSYCHIATRIC NURSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED

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 - >>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 - >>4. Recognize that PRN orders for restraints are unacceptable