A Nurse Working in an Intensive Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Should

question 12

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Behavior modification principles
• B) Personality restructuring and insight
• C) Improving interpersonal relationships
• D) Symptom stabilization and daily living skills

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