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jparksx

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A group of students is reviewing the functions of psychiatric nurses. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an advanced practice level function?
 
  A) Milieu therapy
  B) Promotion of self-care
  C) Psychopharmacology interventions
  D) Health promotion activities

Question 2

Registered nurses may provide counseling and client education, and for seriously ill individuals, they can:
 
  a. provide therapy
  b. prescribe medications
  c. provide counseling
  d. refer to professional therapists



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D
Registered nurses may provide counseling and client education related to crisis, stress, and mental health. They can also provide referral to community sources for both therapy and counseling. In addition, experienced psychiatric nurses may provide client support and carry out interventions that are based on any of the psychotherapeutic approaches.



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