Exam 22: Therapeutic Environment in Various Treatment Settings

A patient says, "I'm like a wind-tossed leaf.My goal is to find meaning in life." The nurse should consider referring the patient to which group?

A large mental health facility has several specialized units.A patient admitted for alcohol withdrawal asks, "Will I be with patients who have schizophrenia or dementia while I'm here?" Select the nurse's best answer.

During the community meeting a patient says, "I'm having problems in my sex life." The leader of the meeting should make which response to support effective patient care?

What is the priority treatment goal for a patient with severe and persistent mental illness being treated in a community-based facility?

What is the best way to support the need for physical activity when the patient moves from acute care into community-based care?

Which outcome of hospital-based psychiatric care should the nurse consider a priority for a patient to achieve before discharge?

Which diagnosis meets criteria for admission to a co-occurring inpatient unit?

A nurse working on a geropsychiatric unit designs new clinical protocols.Which potential problems have the highest priority?

A patient asks, "Who will be at the community meeting?" How should the nurse responds?

A nurse works in a geropsychiatric unit.Which intervention will be most helpful for patients experiencing confusion and disorientation?

Which treatment setting would necessitate the most restrictive environment?

A nurse working in an intensive inpatient psychiatric unit should place emphasis on which area of care?

Which patient would benefit most from closed, process-oriented group therapy?

A patient diagnosed with depression has a need for divisional activities.Which team member is best qualified to assess the patient's leisure needs and plan the interventions?

What is the primary purpose of a community meeting?

Which therapeutic intervention should the nurse suggest for a patient with panic attacks and problems with concentration?

An adolescent has an autism spectrum disorder.Which psychoeducational group topic would best meet the patient's needs?