A nurse is implementing care within the parameters of tertiary ...

[waynest]

A nurse is implementing care within the parameters of tertiary prevention. Which nursing action is an example of this type of care?
 
  A. Teaching an adolescent about pregnancy prevention
  B. Teaching an elderly client the reportable side effects of a newly prescribed neuroleptic medication
  C. Teaching a client with schizophrenia to cook meals, make a grocery list, and establish a budget
  D. Teaching a client about his or her new diagnosis of bipolar disorder

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who has attempted suicide. Which of the following would the nurse identify as relating to a psychological cause?
 
  A) History of childhood trauma
  B) Cluster B personality disorder
  C) Social isolation
  D) Suicide contagion

[alvinum]

Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse who teaches a client to cook meals, make a grocery list, and establish a budget is implementing care within the parameters of tertiary prevention. Tertiary prevention is services aimed at reducing the residual effects that are associated with severe and persistent mental illness. It is accomplished by promoting rehabilitation that is directed toward achievement of maximum functioning.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D

[waynest]

Excellent

[mammy1697]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review