The nurse meets with a client and his wife and explains the biological basis of the client's illness and
the importance of taking neuroleptic medication daily to reduce symptoms.
The nurse asks if either
of them can foresee any reasons this might be difficult to do. Which basic intervention does this
interaction characterize?
a. Counseling
b. Milieu therapy
c. Health teaching
d. Health promotion
ANS: C
A basic intervention of psychiatric mental health nurses is health teaching. This example of giving
information and assessing potential problems in compliance is part of health teaching, which is also
called psychoeducation. Option A: Counseling is described as interviewing, problem-solving, crisis
intervention, conflict resolution, and support groups. Option B: Milieu therapy involves use of the
environment to influence behavior. Option D: Health promotion includes activities designed to
prevent mental illness.
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