To promote positive outcomes, nurses in psychiatric rehabilitation practices should be skilled in: (Select all that apply.)
a. teaching the patient living skills.
b. actively listening to patient complaints.
c. assisting the patient in developing his or her strengths.
d. helping patients accept their own disabilities.
e. accessing the appropriateness of environmental support.
A, C, E
These interventions are the basis of practice in psychiatric nursing rehabilitation. Active listening is not unique to rehabilitation. Acceptance is not the preferred attitude.
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