Which aspect of direct care is the hospital psychiatric nurse most likely to provide for a client?
a. Hygiene assistance
b. Assertiveness training
c. Diversional activity
d. Assistance with job hunting
ANS: B
Assertiveness training relies on the counseling and psychoeducational skills of the nurse. The other
tasks are usually performed by the lowest cost staff member who can effectively perform the task.
Option A: Assistance with personal hygiene would usually be accomplished by a psychiatric
technician or nursing assistant. Option C: Diversional activities are usually the province of activities
therapists. Option D: The client would probably be assisted in job hunting by the social worker.
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