Within the Nurse's Scope of Practice, Which Function Is Exclusive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Within the nurse's scope of practice, which function is exclusive to the advanced practice psychiatric nurse?

• A) Teaching about the side effects of neuroleptic medications
• B) Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status
• C) Using milieu therapy to structure a therapeutic environment
• D) Providing case management to coordinate continuity of health services

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage (DOL)

Operating leverage measures how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income. It is a measure of how sensitive the operating income is to the change in revenues.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Cost

A cost that changes with the level of output or production, such as materials and labor costs.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; a measure of a company's profitability that excludes interest and income tax expenses.