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lindiwe · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

While working with a client to establish outcomes for treatment, the nurse believes that an outcome
suggested by the client is not in the client's best interest. The best action for the nurse would be to

a. remain silent.
b. tell the client that the outcome is not realistic.
c. formulate a different, appropriate outcome for the client.
d. explore the consequences that might occur if the outcome is achieved.

Question 2

An advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner has taken a new position at a
managed behavioral health agency. The nursing activity that would best use the advanced practice
nurse's unique qualifications is

a. milieu management.
b. assisting clients with self-care.
c. monitoring biological treatments.
d. consultation-liaison activities.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should not impose outcomes on the client; however, the nurse has a responsibility to help
the client evaluate what is in his or her best interests. Exploring possible consequences is an
acceptable approach.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Consultation-liaison activities are reserved for the advanced practice nurse. The other nursing
activities may be performed by basic level psychiatric mental health nurses.