Which nursing action demonstrates the role of the teacher in a therapeutic milieu?
A. The nurse implements a self-affirmation exercise during a one-to-one client interaction.
B. The nurse holds a group meeting to present common side effects of psychiatric medications.
C. The nurse introduces the concept of fair play while playing cards with a group of clients.
D. The nurse models adaptive and effective coping mechanisms with clients on the psychiatric unit.
ANS: B
The nurse, in the role of teacher, identifies learning needs and provides information required by the client or family to improve the client's health.
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