Why Must a Nurse Have Specialized Knowledge and Skills in Mental

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why must a nurse have specialized knowledge and skills in mental health illness and problems in order to provide effective nursing care for this population?

• A) Services for people with mental disorders are inadequate.
• B) The effects of mental health are universal.
• C) Mental health disorders affect small sectors of the population.
• D) Current health objectives cannot be met without the influence of nursing.

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Definitions:

R00.0

Tachycardia, unspecified; a code representing abnormally rapid heart rate.

Ventricular Septal Defect

A heart defect due to an abnormal connection between the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles), leading to blood flow between them.

Q21.0

A code in the International Classification of Diseases, specifically denoting certain congenital malformations of the cardiac septa.

Arrhythmia

An irregular heartbeat, which can feel like a racing heart or fluttering, and can be harmless or a sign of a serious heart condition.