A nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit implements care by ...

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A nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit implements care by scheduling client activities, interacting with clients, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. These actions reflect which role of the nurse?
 
  1. Health teacher
  2. Case manager
  3. Milieu manager
  4. Psychotherapist

Question 2

A female client on an inpatient unit enters the common area for visiting hours dressed in a see-through blouse. Which intervention should be a nurse's first priority?
 
  1. Discuss with the client the inappropriateness of her attire.
  2. Avoid addressing her attention-seeking behavior.
  3. Lead the client back to her room and assist her with a change of clothing.
  4. Restrict client to room until visiting hours are over.

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Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The milieu manager implements care by scheduling client activities, interacting with clients, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. Health teaching involves promoting health in a safe environment. Case management is used to organize client care so that outcomes are achieved. Psychotherapy involves conducting individual, couples, group, and family counseling.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The most appropriate intervention by the nurse is to lead the client back to her room and assist her with a change of clothing. The client could be exhibiting symptoms of exhibitionistic disorder, which is characterized by urges to expose oneself to unsuspecting strangers.

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[ecabral0]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review