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michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In her case management role, a psychiatricmental health nurse is responsible for allocating certain aspects of care in the community. Psychiatric home care would be inappropriate for which of the following individuals?

A) An adult man suffering from acute psychoses
B) A 34-year-old woman with severe and persistent mental illness
C) A young woman with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
D) A man who has recognized a need to greatly improve his coping skills

Question 2

An experienced psychiatricmental health nurse has begun a new role as a case manager. In this role, the nurse will most likely do which of the following?

A) Visit clients' homes and provide mental health care interventions as needed
B) Provide mental health counseling and prescribe appropriate medications
C) Ensure that clients are complying with orders written by a health care provider
D) Help clients make informed choices and ensure timely access to needed assistance

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Psychiatric home health care services are appropriate for different age groups, clients with acute psychoses, clients with SPMI, and clients with AIDS. Inadequate coping skills would not justify psychiatric home care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Case management is responsible for helping the person make informed choices, ensuring timely access to needed assistance, providing opportunities and encouragement for self-help, and coordinating all services to meet the client's needs. Case management does not typically involve the provision of interventions or ensuring compliance.