The scope of practice for an advanced practice psychiatric nurse adds which interventions beyond the basic level? You may select more than one answer
a. Perform mental health assessment interviews
b. Prescribe psychotropic medication
c. Establish therapeutic relationships
d. Consultation with other clinicians
e. Psychotherapy
B, D, E
Prescriptive privileges are granted to masters-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken special courses on prescribing medication. This nurse is also credentialed to consult with other clinicians and provide psychotherapy. The nurse prepared at the basic level is permitted to perform mental health assessments, establish relationships, and provide individualized care planning.
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a. depersonalization c. maintaining client privacy b. burnout d. exhaustion
How many milliliters of full-strength Sustacal are needed to prepare 240 mL of half-strength Sustacal?
1. 120 mL 2. 240 mL 3. 360 mL 4. 480 mL
Acid-neutralizing capacity (ANC) is an important consideration in choice of antacid. The nurse realizes that further client education is necessary when the client expresses which of the following ideas?
a. "Antacids with a high ANC are more effective than those with a low ANC." b. "ANC is a measure of the quantity of hydrochloric acid an antacid product can neutralize." c. "I will require smaller amounts of antacid if the ANC value is high." d. "Antacids with a high ANC can only be obtained by prescription."
Which shows that you are listening to a person?
a. Having good eye contact with the person b. Leaning away from the person c. Sitting with your arms crossed d. Changing the subject