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mia · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client who has attempted suicide with a drug overdose has been released from an inpatient setting and has returned to school. The client continues to need routine psychiatric services.

The nurse should explain to the client that he or she will most likely be referred to a/an:
A) Partial hospitalization program.
B) In-home mental health care.
C) Intensive outpatient program.
D) Crisis center in the community.

Question 2

A nurse registers for a DSM-IV-TR update workshop. This is an example of adherence to the standard of professional performance that refers to:

a. education.
b. ethical standards.
c. resource utilization.
d. performance appraisal.

mcni194 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
The standard about education reads as follows: The psychiatric-mental health nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.. Nursing conditions include intellectual curiosity, desire for professional growth, and access to new information.