In the public health model of mental health care delivery, the ideal role of the nurse is primarily which of the following roles?
a. facilitator
b. administrator
c. collaborator
d. direct care
C
In the public health model of mental health care delivery, the nurse acts primarily as a collaborator. In this model, the nurse (as part of a health care team) assesses the needs of the community, identifies the priorities for high-risk population groups, and designs, implements, and evaluates the interventions used. In reality, due to inadequate preparation during basic nursing education, few nurses operate solely in this model.
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