The psychiatric-mental health nurse is planning a personal program of continuing education to better meet the challenges of the future in psychiatric nursing practice
What areas should be included in the nurse's plan for continuing education? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Psychiatric nursing care in nontraditional settings
2. Psychopharmacology
3. Genetic research
4. Psychobiology
5. Physical health of psychiatric clients
1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: Psychiatric nursing care in nontraditional settings. Settings continue to expand from hospitals and traditional settings to alternative and nontraditional settings.
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