Author Question: In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a: a. professional who helps ... (Read 70 times)

folubunmi · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a:

a. professional who helps patients with attitude adjustment.
b. nurse who is extensively trained to care for psychiatric patients.
c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients.
d. professional who is certified to conduct psychosocial therapy sessions.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old client who lives with her parents. The client has only a high school diploma and works at low-paying jobs. Her parents give her a weekly allowance to supplement her income.

What kind of boundaries does the client appear to have relative to her parents?
A) Loose
B) Rigid
C) Flexible
D) Enmeshed

dominiqueenicolee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Nurses were trained as resource persons, teachers, leaders, and counselors who cared for psychiatric patients. The remaining options are incorrect. Ms. Peplau made no mention of the need for extensive training, or special certifications, nursing leadership, or attitude adjustment when defining the role of a psychiatric nurse.

Answer to Question 2

D