At the advanced practice level of psychiatric nursing, the nurse ...

[Destiiny22]

At the advanced practice level of psychiatric nursing, the nurse has skills beyond basic nursing. The advanced practice nurse has skills in:
 
  a. diagnosis and treatment
  b. psychoanalysis
  c. positron emission tomography (PET) scanning
  d. psychological testing

Question 2

Which demographic factor puts an older adult at greater risk for suicide?
 
  a. female of low socioeconomic status
  b. unmarried male with history of substance abuse
  c. chronically ill Hispanic male
  d. married female with history of being physically abused

[moormoney]

Answer to Question 1

A
At the advanced practice level, the nurses may focus on the full range of activities from mental health promotion to illness care. Their additional education provides them with the skills needed for diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. In many states, APRNs have prescriptive authority for drugs.

Answer to Question 2

B
In general males are at higher risk for suicide than females. This is only compounded by a client with a history of substance abuse. The use of alcohol and other chemical substances reduces the individual's inhibitions and are often used to address the pains of loneliness.