A client who has been diagnosed with major depression works with other mental health consumers to advocate for establishment of additional self-help services for individuals and fam-ilies with mental illness in a community
This client is likely involved with which organization? a. Community Support Program (CSP)
b. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
c. Mental Health Study
d. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
D
NAMI was the first consumer group to advocate for better services. This consumer advocacy group worked to establish education and self-help services for individuals and families with mental illness.
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The nurse moves about the psychiatric unit, noting that exits are free from obstruction, no one is
smoking in any area other than the smoking room, the janitor's closet is locked, and all sharp objects are being used under supervision of staff. These observations relate to a. management of milieu safety. b. coordinating care of clients. c. management of the interpersonal climate. d. use of therapeutic intervention strategies.
When instructing a client in the use of spermicidal foam or gel, it is important to include the information that:
a. effectiveness is about 85%. b. douching should be avoided for at least 6 hours. c. it should be inserted 1 to 2 hours before intercourse. d. one application is effective for several hours.
When applying for a new position, the nurse knows to include what information in the cover letter?
a. Previous work history b. Education c. Date of availability d. Salary expected
A patient who has just been prescribed estrogen-based hormone replacement therapy (HRT) also has all of the following health problems. For which problem does the nurse check with the pre-scriber to determine whether the patient should take HRT?
a. Asthma b. Hypertension c. Osteoporosis d. Diabetes mellitus