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.
Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at
the advanced practice registered nurse level but not the generalist
level.
, Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
promotes quality of care for persons with psychiatric disorders and
is vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the
generalist level of practice.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and
professional performance standards to the delivery of
contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
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Type:
MCSA