A mental health nurse is seeing a patient for the first time. It ...

[nmorano1]

A mental health nurse is seeing a patient for the first time. It will be important for the nurse to assess:
 
  1. The child's family, social, cultural and psychological aspects.
   2. The child's psychological aspects.
   3. The child's reasons for attending the therapy session.
   4. The dynamics between the family members and the psychological factors.

Question 2

Leah is a new graduate nurse and has questions about her scope of practice. The best place to review would be:
 
  1. The code of ethics.
   2. The standards of practice and professional performance.
   3. The NCLEX exam.
   4. The state licensing body.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. These four aspects influence the child's mental health status.
2. Family, social, and cultural aspects influence the overall mental health of the individual, along with the physiological aspects.
3. The care provider will need to assess the child's family, social, cultural, and psychological aspects to understand the reason for attending therapy.
4. Family dynamics are an important influence on mental health, but can be influenced by the social, cultural, and psychological aspects as well.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Applies to the accountability and protection for the public
2. Benchmark for quality and accountability to provide professional guidance
3. This is the basic exam, but it does not give guidance on this matter.
4. The state has rules and regulations, but it is not the source for overall professional accountability and guidance.