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WWatsford · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The psychiatricmental health nurse understands that the philosophy underlying humanistic practice means which of the following?

1. Nurses must develop interests related to human beings, wherever they live and whatever their status or culture, in order to work for change within social and political systems.
2. The nurse must be cautious about empowering clients as they may make poor choices that impede their progress.
3. The model for intervention and change requires that the nurse feel comfortable confronting clients when they resist treatment goals.
4. Client and family education about the mental disorder and its treatment must be provided only when clients are stable enough to accept their illness.

Question 2

A client with bipolar disorder is being seen for a follow up appointment in the mental health clinic. The client asks the nurse why she is asked the same questions with each visit.

Which of the following is the most appropriate response from the nurse? 1. Does it bother you to have to answer the same questions with each visit?
2. It is important to keep your plan of care up to date. This is why you are asked the same questions at each visit.
3. We don't share information with others because of HIPAA regulations.
4. I will have the doctor address this question for you.

Viet Thy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The humanistic perspective on mental disorders implies an expanded role for psychiatricmental health nurses who understand diversity and are prepared to work for change within social and political systems. The model for intervention and change is one of negotiation and advocacy, not directive interventions. Empowerment is a basic concept as the responsibility for change rests with the client who is viewed as accountable for his or her own behavior. Humanism contends that people have the potential to solve their own problems, thus, clients and families must be involved in treatment from the beginning. This requires the nurse to provide timely and complete psychoeducational information.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: During the recovery process it is important that the client gets needed care. You and the client with take the opportunity to look at the whole picture of the client's needs and abilities and keep up to date on changes in the plan. HIPAA regulations prevent the health care provider from sharing information with those that aren't involved in the client's care. The patient asked you a question; therefore, it is not therapeutic to answer the patient with a question. The doctor would not address this issue, the nurse would when it is presented.