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scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A psychiatric nurse leads a family support group that provides education to and acts as a resource for families who have a member diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Which of the following does NOT describe a type of intervention that this nurse is providing? a. problem intervention
b. psychoeducation
c. case management
d. supportive intervention

Question 2

A patient with depression recently lost 8 pounds. After only a few bites the patient refuses to eat more, saying, I'm full. All that food makes me sick just to look at it..

The most effective way for the nurse to help increase the patient's dietary intake would be to: a. provide a high-calorie liquid diet.
b. serve six small, calorie-dense meals daily.
c. take the patient to the hospital cafeteria for meals.
d. have the patient's family bring some favorite foods from home.

fraziera112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse is not providing case management. Case management is generally a role for an advanced practice nurse. The nurse without advanced education or experience is equipped to intervene in problems, provide psychoeducation, and use supportive interventions. But they do not serve as case managers.

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients with depression often say they feel too full to eat. Fullness may be related to slow stomach emptying. Seeing large portions and thinking one is expected to eat a large amount can be overwhelming. Serving six small, calorie-dense meals often helps the patient increase caloric intake while reducing the patient's negative response to food.