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piesebel

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The nurse has instructed the client of the need to come to the mental health clinic each Tuesday at 10
  AM. The client tells the nurse I have no transportation..
 
  The nurse calls and arranges to have a car
  from the medical transportation volunteer pool pick him up at 9:30 AM. This basic intervention is
  part of
  a. advocacy.
  b. health promotion.
  c. case management.
  d. assisting clients with self-care.

Question 2

The nurse meets with a client and his wife and explains the biological basis of the client's illness and
  the importance of taking neuroleptic medication daily to reduce symptoms.
 
  The nurse asks if either
  of them can foresee any reasons this might be difficult to do. Which basic intervention does this
  interaction characterize?
  a. Counseling
  b. Milieu therapy
  c. Health teaching
  d. Health promotion



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cuttiesgirl16

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Facilitating clinic appointments can be considered part of case management duties. Option A:
Advocacy is seen as taking the part of the client. Option B: Health promotion includes activities
designed to prevent mental illness. Option D: Self-care activities refer to activities of daily living
necessary for independence (grooming, eating, etc.).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A basic intervention of psychiatric mental health nurses is health teaching. This example of giving
information and assessing potential problems in compliance is part of health teaching, which is also
called psychoeducation. Option A: Counseling is described as interviewing, problem-solving, crisis
intervention, conflict resolution, and support groups. Option B: Milieu therapy involves use of the
environment to influence behavior. Option D: Health promotion includes activities designed to
prevent mental illness.




piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


amynguyen1221

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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