Which scenario best exemplifies the ethical principle of beneficence in psychiatric nursing?

A patient grimaces and guards their abdomen but states, “The pain isn’t that bad.” The nurse identifies this as an incongruent message. What is the nurse’s most therapeutic action?

Which of the following best distinguishes a DSM-5 diagnosis from a nursing diagnosis in the context of mental health care?

A patient tells a nurse, “I don’t want to seek treatment because people will think I’m weak or dangerous. I’m afraid of losing my job.” The nurse identifies this as a direct consequence of which concept?

A nurse is working with a patient who lives in a remote area and has difficulty traveling. The nurse suggests using telehealth for follow-up appointments. What is a primary benefit of using this technology for this patient?

A nurse sits quietly with a patient who is distressed, making eye contact and leaning forward. This behavior is a primary example of which component of the ‘art of nursing’?

A patient repeatedly fails to take their prescribed medication. Instead of documenting “patient is noncompliant,” the nurse uses the term “nonadherent.” What is the primary benefit of this change in terminology?

A patient with a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder tells the nurse, ‘I failed my exam, so I’m a complete failure and might as well drop out.’ The nurse recognizes this statement as which type of cognitive distortion?

True or False? Strategic planning refers to setting short-range objectives and action plans to improve the ability of each subsystem to perform its activities.

The Director of Human Resources has which type of authority?