Beliefs about the role of psychic forces in mental status have: ...

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Beliefs about the role of psychic forces in mental status have:
 
  a. a cultural and theological basis
  b. been displaced by the DSM-IV
  c. no place in professional care
  d. undermined tolerance for religious orientations

Question 2

The primary nursing responsibility of a community psychiatric nurse managing caring for patients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses residing in a group home is to conduct an ongoing:
 
  a. assessment of the patients' life needs.
  b. evaluation of care provided for the patients.
  c. management of the funds allotted for individual patient care.
  d. oversight of all day-to-day operations of the group home and its services.

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Answer to Question 1

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Most beliefs regarding the role of psychic or spiritual forces in mental illness have a strong basis in the culture and theological basis. Because spiritual concerns are deeply entwined with self-perception and perception of the world around us, the nurse providing care must understand the client's beliefs with regard to self, others, and God or a transcendent being and how these beliefs may affect care.

Answer to Question 2

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A systems model of community mental health operates on the philosophy that all aspects of a person's life need carebasic human needs, physical health needs, and needs for psychiatric treatment and rehabilitationif a person is to live successfully in the community. The initial step is to assess the individual patient's needs.