Which adjective best describes a therapeutic psychiatric nurse? ...

[burton19126]

Which adjective best describes a therapeutic psychiatric nurse?
 
  a. Holistic
  b. Organized
  c. Diplomatic
  d. Compassionate

Question 2

A patient's areas of strength are documented in which part of the plan of care?
 
  a. Assessment
  b. Diagnosis
  c. Outcome identification
  d. Interventions
  e. Evaluation

[samiel-sayed]

Answer to Question 1

A
Holism is crucial to knowledgeable, safe, and effective practice as a psychiatric nurse. The distracters are incomplete. Compassion is an aspect of holism.

Answer to Question 2

A
Areas of strength are part of the nurse's assessment, and documentation is appropriate only in that part of the plan of care. This information is very important for the later steps of outcome identification and planning.