At the basic level of practice of psychiatric nursing, the nurse is qualified to:
a. diagnose mental disorders using the DSM-IV
b. assist clients to regain or improve coping
c. treat mental disorders
d. prescribe simple medications under supervision
B
Nurses at the basic level of psychiatric nursing are qualified to assist clients who are mentally ill to regain or improve coping. These nurses work with individuals, families, communities, and groups to promote health. They are able to assess dysfunction while assisting the client to regain or improve coping and prevent further disability.
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a. Depression b. Syncopal episodes c. Hypertension d. Morbid obesity
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A. The client with acute lymphocytic leukemia who has relapsed B. The client with acute lymphocytic leukemia who is in remission C. The client with acute myelogenous leukemia who has relapsed D. The client with acute myelogenous leukemia who is in remission