Author Question: When considering psychiatric nursing roles and functions, in order to delegate effectively the nurse ... (Read 46 times)

SO00 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When considering psychiatric nursing roles and functions, in order to delegate effectively the nurse must have knowledge of the domains of: (Select all that apply.)

a. management.
b. communication.
c. direct care.
d. teaching.
e. collaboration.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for four clients. Which clients should the nurse recognize as being at risk for suicide? Select all that apply.

A) A 65-year-old newly retired man with severe insomnia
B) A 25-year-old married woman with adjustment disorder
C) An 18-year-old man who is struggling to acknowledge his homosexuality
D) A 48-year-old schizophrenic who hears command hallucinations to harm himself

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

Answer to Question 1

A, C
Delegation includes the domains of management and direct care. Collaboration includes management and communication; teaching includes direct care and communication; and coordination includes direct care, communication, and management. Teaching and collaboration are not specific to psychiatric nursing delegation.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D