An RN Who Has Received Specialized Training in Addressing the Needs

question 86

Multiple Choice

An RN who has received specialized training in addressing the needs of people with severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia is referred to as a

• A) psychosocial nurse.
• B) psychoanalytic nurse.
• C) psychiatric nurse.
• D) psychosomatic nurse.

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Definitions:

Intestinal Lining

The innermost layer of the intestines, responsible for nutrient absorption and barrier protection against harmful pathogens and substances.

Fecal Impactions

A severe form of constipation where hard, dry masses of stool collect in the rectum and cannot be expelled.

Colon

A major part of the large intestine, responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from partially digested food and forming and storing feces.

Muscle Weakness

A decrease in the strength of one or more muscles, potentially affecting the ability to perform physical tasks.