ADVANCED PRACTICE PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 2ND
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, Test bank: psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse, second
Edition: a how-to guide for evidence- based practice 2nd edition
Chapter 1. The nurse psychotherapist and a framework for practice
Question 1
The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of psychiatricmental
health nursing and the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of practice (ana, apna, ispn). In which of
the following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
Standard text: select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
Correct answer: 1 ,3,4, 5
Rationale 1: stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems
and are appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 2: early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition or practice
of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
Rationale 3: parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention of
mental health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of
practice.
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