Which Changes in Psychiatric Nursing Practice Are Directly Attributable to Events

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which changes in psychiatric nursing practice are directly attributable to events occurring during the Decade of the Brain? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Homeless shelters became practice sites.
• B) Nurses upgraded knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• C) Nurses provided psychoeducation to patients and families.
• D) Nurses viewed psychiatric symptoms as resulting from brain irregularities.
• E) Nurses were more likely to advocate for patients' rights related to involuntary commitment.

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