The population health nurse is working with a client who has a ...

[jazziefee]

The population health nurse is working with a client who has a chronic mental illness. Which goal should be the nurse's priority?
 
  1. Assess for circumstances that may contribute to mental health difficulties.
  2. Maintain the client's level of function and prevent frequent hospitalizations.
  3. Increase the client's ability to deal with challenges.
  4. Assist the client to develop coping skills.

Question 2

A client with a mental health problem asks the purpose of attending psychotherapy sessions. The population health nurse's response should include that the intent of psychotherapy is to:
 
  1. Control one's behavior.
  2. Develop an understanding of one's problems.
  3. Promote medication compliance.
  4. Promote normal behaviors.

[ecabral0]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. The goal of maintenance in chronic mental illness is to maintain the client's level of function and to prevent frequent hospitalizations. Even though the other answers may be goals that could be included on a care plan, the goal of maintaining function and preventing frequent hospitalizations are priorities and therefore the best answer.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. The intent of psychotherapy is to develop an understanding of one's problems and ways of dealing with them. The intent of psychotherapy is not to control behavior but to understand and deal with one's problems. The intent of psychotherapy is not to promote medication compliance. Psychotherapy's intent is not to promote normal behaviors but is to help individuals or groups develop an understanding of problems and find ways to deal with them.

[jazziefee]

Correct answers!

[ecabral0]

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