Which scenarios demonstrate that a nurse is functioning within the scope of psychotherapeutic management? The nurse (select all that apply)
a. structures meaningful unit activities.
b. administers electroconvulsive therapy.
c. encourages a patient to express feelings.
d. interprets the results of psychological testing.
e. assesses a patient for medication side effects.
A, C, E
Electroconvulsive therapy is a medical treatment and, therefore, should be administered by a physician. Psychological testing is interpreted by a psychologist. All other scenarios are within the scope of practice of the nurse.
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