The nurse's new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of psychiatric–mental health nursing and the Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN)
In which of the following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill employment expectations? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
1,3,4,5
Rationale: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems and are appropriate for psychiatric–mental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
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The nurse is providing education to a group of pregnant women. The nurse should stress which of the following as the greatest tool in the prevention of low-birth-weight babies?
1. Early prenatal care 2. Eating a balanced diet 3. Avoiding stress 4. Regular exercise
What is the major professional organisation that represents nursing in Australia?
a. Australian Nursing Federation. b. Australian College of Nursing. c. Nurses Board. d. International Council of Nurses.
Elsa is working with an 11-year-old patient in the outpatient pediatric clinic. As Elsa reviews the chart, she reads that the patient follows the Muslim tradition. When Elsa enters the room, she notes that the child is wearing a hijab on her head
Elsa has never worked with this tradition before. Elsa should: 1. Realize that her verbal and non-verbal communication will impact the care she gives the child. 2. Not ask the parent for input on the care of the child because this would disrespect the family and child. 3. Have another nurse, who has experience with this culture, take care of the patient. 4. Realize that the patient is uncomfortable and seek a fellow nurse to help her.
The nurse is teaching a client with a lipid disorder about dietary modifications to manage the condition
Which statement by the client indicates an appropriate understanding of the rationale underlying a recommendation to increase the intake of plant sterols? 1. "I will eat oatmeal or cold oat cereal for breakfast every morning." 2. "I will try to increase the amount of lettuce I eat." 3. "I will snack on toasted pumpkin seeds." 4. "If I eat enough spinach and other green vegetables, I can stop taking my cholesterol-lowering medic