The primary element required to match individual patient needs ...

[Redwolflake15]

The primary element required to match individual patient needs with appropriate services is proper
 
  a. planning.
  b. evaluation.
  c. assessment.
  d. implementation.

Question 2

Select the best description of nursing practice in the psychiatric setting.
 
  a. The nurse primarily serves in a supportive role to other members of the team.
  b. The multidisciplinary approach eliminates the need to clearly define the responsibilities of nursing.
  c. Clearly differentiated nursing actions have been identified that distinguish nursing from other professions.
  d. Although professional role overlap exists, nursing offers unique contributions to psychotherapeutic management.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Proper assessment is critical for being able to determine the appropriate level of services that will provide the patient with optimal care at the lowest cost. The decision tree for the continuum of care establishes this fact.

Answer to Question 2

D
Professional role overlap cannot be denied; however, nursing is unique in its focus on and application of psychotherapeutic management. Psychiatric social workers do not have expertise in physical care. Ideally, all team members support each other.

[Redwolflake15]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dantucker]

Excellent