Author Question: During the latter part of the eighteenth century, psychiatry became a separate branch of medicine, ... (Read 61 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During the latter part of the eighteenth century, psychiatry became a separate branch of medicine, and inhumane treatment was greatly diminished by the French hospital director:

a. Dix
b. Beers
c. Pinel
d. Carter

Question 2

A nurse uses the commitments of the Tidal Model of Recovery in psychiatric nursing practice. Which of the following nursing actions reflect the use of the Develop Genuine Curiosity commitment? (Select all that apply.)

1. The nurse expresses interest in the client's story.
2. The nurse asks for clarification of certain points.
3. The nurse encourages the client to speak his own words in his own unique way.
4. The nurse assists the client to unfold the story at his or her own rate.
5. The nurse provides the clients with copies of all documents relevant to care.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Philippe Pinel advocated acceptance of the mentally ill, as well as proper treatment. Dorothea Dix crusaded for construction of mental health hospitals. Clifford Beers wrote the book, A Mind That Found Itself. President Jimmy Carter established the President's Commission on Mental Health in 1978.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Rationale: Barker & Buchanan-Barker developed a set of essential values termed the The 10 Tidal Commitments, upon which the Tidal Model is based. They include: Value the Voice, Respect the Language, Develop Genuine Curiosity, Become the Apprentice, Use the Available Toolkit, Craft the Step Beyond, Give the Gift of Time, Reveal Personal Wisdom, Know that Change Is Constant, and Be Transparent. This nurse is employing the Develop Genuine Curiosity commitment, by expressing interest, asking for clarification, and assisting the client to unfold the story at his or her own rate.