Author Question: Admission to an inpatient mental health unit is often a stressful event. Which actions on the part ... (Read 60 times)

james0929 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Admission to an inpatient mental health unit is often a stressful event. Which actions on the part of the health care provider will help to decrease the anxiety of the client? (Select all that apply.)

a. Conduct the admission interview with a team of health care providers.
b. Answer any questions the client may have.
c. Support the client in being oriented to the unit.
d. Provide simple, clear instructions and repeat if needed.
e. Communicate concern for the client.

Question 2

Passage of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act in 1981 shifted the focus of mental health care funding from the federal government to

1. care providers.
2. state governments.
3. county governments.
4. insurance companies.

ky860224 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
People with high anxiety levels seldom remember what was said, especially when they are in an unfamiliar setting. Therefore, approach clients in a calm and respectful manner. Give simple but clear explanations, and repeat them as necessary. Provide simple written instructions that allow clients to read about the rules after their anxiety decreases. Answer any questions the client may have. Make sure that the client is more important than the admission form you must complete. Take the time to behaviorally communicate that you are concerned for his or her welfare. Make efforts to support the client in becoming familiar with the therapeutic environment. Having one person perform the initial admission interview prevents confusion and added stress for the client.

Answer to Question 2

2
Historical fact