Which nursing intervention is most likely to be listed in the clinical pathway as part of a basic level
psychiatric nurse's duties to a psychiatric client on day 1 of hospitalization?
a. Provide a safe environment.
b. Assign therapeutic activities.
c. Order admission laboratory studies.
d. Educate client and family about illness and medications.
ANS: A
The nurse is responsible for options A and D, but client education about illness and medications
usually begins on day 2 after assessments are completed. Providing a safe environment begins at the
time of admission. Option B is usually the responsibility of activities therapists. Option C would be
the responsibility of a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
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