A child, aged 4 years, who was removed from preschool when the teacher was unable to handle his
excessive motor activity and talking, is to be treated by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist.
What
aspect of the child's care can be performed by a clinical nurse specialist but would not be performed
by a nurse generalist?
a. Formulating nursing diagnoses
b. Planning nursing interventions
c. Participating in child psychotherapy
d. Evaluating responses to nursing actions
C
The clinical nurse specialist roles include individual, group, and family psychotherapist; educator of
nurses, other professions, and the community; clinical supervisor; consultant to professional and
nonprofessional groups; and researcher.
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