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nmorano1

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Thirty-two state hospitals were established throughout the United States in the mid- to late 1800s. Most of the hospitals were constructed in rural areas. The reason these mental hospitals were built in rural areas was to:
 
  a. protect those who were mentally ill from abusive family members
  b. provide a cheap labor force for underserved rural farms
  c. create an insulated therapeutic environment in which to best cure those who were mentally ill
  d. remove those who were mentally ill far away from the communities that feared them

Question 2

Which is considered a basic principle of personal energy management?
 
  a. taking time to center oneself frequently
  b. deciding to be what one has always wanted to be
  c. considering what is for the highest good of the client
  d. being fully present with the client to allow resonance



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Answer to Question 1

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In the 1800s, state hospitals were established in rural communities to remove those who were mentally ill far away from the communities that feared them. The concept of mental illness at that time was very negative. Patients were often stereotyped because of their behaviors.

Answer to Question 2

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Taking time to center oneself is a basic principle of personal energy management. It is important for nurses to be centered, especially in the midst of chaos, stress, and confusion, which may be present in the work environment.



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