NR548 WEEK LATEST EXAM WITH CORRECT AND VERRIFFIED RATIONALES

The Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS-specify the minimum levels of acceptable performance which can legally be used to describe the standard of care that psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) must demonstrate -Each standard for the psychiatric mental health registered nurse (PMH-RN) also applies to the PMHNP role PMHNP standards of Practice: Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Standard 1: Assessment The PMHNP must be able to perform a comprehensive, person-centered psychiatric and mental health diagnostic evaluation, using relevant diagnostic tests and procedures. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines inform screening and diagnostic activities when appropriate. Assessment may include a multigenerational family assessment as well as the assessment of interactions between the individual, family, community, and social systems as they relate to mental health. PMHNP standards of Practice: Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Standard 2: Diagnosis The PMHNP must be able to use data obtained during the interview, examination, and diagnostic procedures to develop standard psychiatric and substance use diagnoses. The PMHNP evaluates the effects of psychiatric disorders on recovery,