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, Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a client
living in the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within
3 months, the client will:
a. deny suicidal ideation.
b. report a sense of well-being.
c. take medications as prescribed.
d. attend clinic appointments on
time. CORRECT: B
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and
improving role performance.
The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of
meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness.
The incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF:
2 TOPIC: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification
MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a client who wears
heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best
demonstrates advocacy?
a. This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about.
b. Lets all show acceptance of this client by wearing lots of makeup too.
c. Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.
d. Our clients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in
society. CORRECT: D
Accepting clients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will
contributeto their well-being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy.
The on-
,
, Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a client
living in the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within
3 months, the client will:
a. deny suicidal ideation.
b. report a sense of well-being.
c. take medications as prescribed.
d. attend clinic appointments on
time. CORRECT: B
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and
improving role performance.
The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of
meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness.
The incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF:
2 TOPIC: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification
MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a client who wears
heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best
demonstrates advocacy?
a. This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about.
b. Lets all show acceptance of this client by wearing lots of makeup too.
c. Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.
d. Our clients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in
society. CORRECT: D
Accepting clients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will
contributeto their well-being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy.
The on-
