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The PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) is providing care to a
29-year-old client who presents with persistent sadness and hopelessness for the
last two months. She is having difficulty sleeping and has a decreased appetite. This
is the patient's first contact with with the healthcare system about her concerns.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
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Psychotherapy - ANSWER-Primary Care
Rationale: This is the client's initial contact with the healthcare system about her
concerns
The client has experienced depressive symptoms. The PMHNP prescribes a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
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Psychotherapy - ANSWER-Pharmacologic Intervention
Rationale: The PMHNP is prescribing psychopharmacotherapy for the client
The PMHNP provides the client with some mindfulness techniques to try at
home.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
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, Psychotherapy - ANSWER-Psychotherapy
Rationale: The PMHNP is utilizing a psychotherapeutic approach to help the client
gain insight
Two weeks after starting on the SSRI, the client begins to experience suicidal
ideations and develops a plan to kill herself. A friend brings the client to the
emergency room. The PMHNP meets the client at the emergency room and
collaborates with the physician to coordinate care.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
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