A client expresses suicidal ideation and admits to having a plan for committing suicide
The advanced practice nurse assesses the client as being at risk for suicide.
In arranging for the
client's admission to the inpatient unit, the nurse has used principles of
a. a practice beyond the scope of nursing licensure.
b. interpersonal relationship therapy.
c. short-term dynamic therapy.
d. milieu therapy.
ANS: D
One aspect of milieu therapy involves providing safe and effective care environments for clients.
Option A: The nurse's action is within the scope of nursing practice. Option B: The information
provided is not sufficient to determine if principles of interpersonal relationship therapy were used.
Option C: The information given does not describe short-term dynamic therapy.
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