Acting in a family therapist role is relatively new for psychiatric–mental health nurses. Which of the following describes an appropriate intervention for a nurse who is functioning in this capacity?
A) Conduct family assessments and draw genograms.
B) Perform psychological tests and assessments.
C) Prescribe psychotropic medications and order drug screening.
D) Write process recordings and discharge orders.
Ans: A
Conducting assessments of the family with genograms is within the scope of practice of the advanced practice psychiatric–mental health nurse. Performing psychological testing, prescribing medications, and writing discharge orders are not within the legal scope of the generalist psychiatric nurse.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia. What behavior is consistent with this diagnosis?
a. Talks excitedly about going home b. Suspiciously watches the staff c. Stands on one foot for 15 minutes d. States he has a cat under his bed that talks to him
Which is true of examination of the olfactory nerve?
A) It is not tested for laterality. B) The smell must be identified to declare a normal response. C) Abnormal responses may be seen in otherwise normal elderly. D) Allergies are unrelated to testing of this nerve.
What techniques are used during a physical assessment?
What techniques are used during a physical assessment?
The nurse is analyzing the P waves on a patient's electrocardiogram tracing. For what should the nurse analyze this type of wave? (Select all that apply.)
a. The P waves all look alike. b. The P waves all have different shapes. c. The P waves are consistently occurring. d. A P wave is present in front of every QRS. e. A P wave is present at the end of every QRS.