Which Basic Intervention Should a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Plan

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which basic intervention should a psychiatric mental health nurse plan to provide for a patient diagnosed with a mood disorder?

• A) Sharing clinical expertise to enhance patient treatment
• B) Performing individual or group psychotherapy for the patient
• C) Using appropriate diagnostic tests to monitor patient condition
• D) Conducting stress management and health maintenance classes

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