Interventions based on psychotherapeutic theory and that appropriately may be employed by the generalist psychiatric nurse include all EXCEPT which of the following?
a. individual psychotherapy
b. interpretation
c. expressing empathic positive regard
d. counseling
A
The generalist nurse is unable to conduct individual psychotherapy. To conduct therapy, the nurse must have an advanced degree.
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a. accredited. b. approved. c. provisional. d. exemplified.
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