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rayancarla1

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A teenaged new mother reports she has felt apathetic, fatigued, and helpless since giving birth. She states, I don't know what's expected of me.. The nurse believes the patient will benefit from:
 
  a. crisis intervention.
  b. short hospitalization.
  c. neuroleptic medication.
  d. antidepressant medication.

Question 2

One way in which a psychiatric nurse can meet the challenge of knowledge development is to:
 
  A) Access new information through continuing education programs.
  B) Improve access to community psychiatric care for all populations.
  C) Reduce the burden of mental illness by fighting stigma.
  D) Provide culturally competent, high-quality nursing care.



Smiles0805

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Answer to Question 1

A
The patient is probably experiencing a maturational crisis related to the role changes required by the birth of the baby. Crisis intervention is appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

A



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