A recent nursing graduate is excited to begin a new job at a mental health resource center. Which of the following statements best describes one of the roles of the psychiatric–mental health nurse working with children and teens?
A) Performing regularly scheduled assessments of children who have mental health disorders and suggesting appropriate changes in medications
B) Identifying the early signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and making appropriate referrals
C) Identifying the underlying causes of mental health disorders and making appropriate DSM-IV-TR diagnoses
D) Making independent decisions in situations where removal of a child from his or her family may be warranted
Ans: B
Feedback:
Early identification and treatment are key to reducing the harm resulting from psychiatric disorders. Nurses play integral roles in detecting early symptoms, such as depression,
and referring children and families to appropriate services. DSM diagnosis, medication changes, and decisions regarding removal from the family are not within the normal scope of nursing practice.
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