Which of the following is an inappropriate example of the role of a psychiatric nurse?
A) Establishing a therapeutic relationship and environment
B) Assisting clients learn positive coping skills concerning real-life problems
C) Providing care for physical symptoms
D) Giving advice to clients on a variety of topics
Ans: D
All except giving advice are appropriate roles for psychiatric nurses. The role of the psychiatric nurse is to assist the client to arrive at his or her own answers to problems, not to give advice to the client.
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