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To Guide for Evidence- Based Practice
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Question 1 vv
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APNA, ISPN). In which of the following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill
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Standard Text: Select all that apply.
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1. Stress management strategies
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Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health
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problems and are appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
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Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition
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or practice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
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Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention
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but not the generalist level.
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,Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons
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Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
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Question 2 vv
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2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
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Global Rationale: vv
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Question 3 vv
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To Guide for Evidence- Based Practice
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Question 1 vv
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Standard Text: Select all that apply.
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1. Stress management strategies
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2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
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3. Parenting classes for new parents vv vv vv vv
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Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5 vv vv
Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health
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problems and are appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
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Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition
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or practice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
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Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention
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Global Rationale: vv
Cognitive Level: Applying vv vv
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
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Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to
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Correct Answer: 4 vv vv
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