A nurse is employed by the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH). Which of the follow-ing best describes an activity the nurse would be involved in?
a. Expansion of psychiatric units in general hospitals
b. Development of education programs for community mental health treatment
c. Legislation and advocacy for the rights of people with mental disorders
d. Deinstitutionalization of patients
ANS: B
After the National Mental Health Act was passed in 1946, the NIMH administered its programs. Objectives included development of education and research programs for community mental health treatment approaches. The NIMH is not involved with expansion of psychiatric units in general hospitals, legislation and advocacy for the rights of people with mental disorders, or the deinstitutionalization of patients.
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