Which best describes the evidence-based model for psychiatric ...

[Collmarie]

Which best describes the evidence-based model for psychiatric nursing practice?
 
  a. Proof that the psychiatric nurse in a home-care setting really does care for assigned patients
  b. Description of what the psychiatric nurse does including how the nurse adds value to the health care organization
  c. How psychiatric nurses prove to their employers that they do what they are required to do for patient care
  d. The process by which the psychiatric nurse documents nursing care on the psychiatric nursing unit

Question 2

A client gives consent to begin electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of severe depression. After receiving two of nine treatments, the client approaches the nurses' station and says, I don't want anymore ECT.
 
  I can't remember what I had for lunch. Tell the doctor I don't want it Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
  A) After you begin the course of treatments, you must complete all of them.
  B) You'll need to talk with your doctor about what you're thinking.
  C) It is within your right to discontinue the treatments at this time, but let's talk about your concerns a little more.
  D) Memory loss is a rare side effect of the treatment. I don't think it is related.

[johnharpe]

Answer to Question 1

B
In the evidence-based model for psychiatric nurses, the practitioners are being asked to describe what they do and how they add value to the health care organization. Their responses should be couched with sensitivity for the issues of effectiveness, cost, and quality.

Answer to Question 2

C

[Collmarie]

TYSM

[vickyvicksss]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review