NURS 6640 Cocaine-addict Assignment NURS 6640 Cocaine-addict Assignment Question 4 A cocaine-addicted female patient is entering residential treatment for substance abuse. Using the 10 guiding principles of recovery, an appropriate step by the PMHNP is to ______________. Selected Answer: B. integrate services that encompass mind, body, spirit, and community NURS 6640 Cocaine-addicted Patient NURS 6640 […]
Discussion: NURS 6640 Humanistic Approach Discussion: NURS 6640 Humanistic Approach Question 8 While assessing a patient using a humanistic-existential approach, a patient tells the PMHNP, “For the past few weeks, I’ve felt anxious almost every single day.” What would be an appropriate next step by the PMHNP? Selected Answer: D. Encourage the patient to clarify […]
NURS 6640 Patient’s Depression Discussion NURS 6640 Patient’s Depression Discussion Question 9 A patient’s depression is affecting her relationship with her spouse. What might the PMHNP ask during the initial sessions of interpersonal psychotherapy treatment? Selected Answer: D. All of the above. NURS 6640 Patient’s Depression What is Assessing Client Progress? Part 1: Progress […]
NURS 6640 PMHNP Demonstration Discussion NURS 6640 PMHNP Demonstration Discussion Question 7 Following an attempted suicide, Mr. Durham was admitted to an acute psychiatric facility. After 4 weeks in treatment, he is preparing for discharge. He is beginning to miss individual and group therapy sessions and has refused medications twice in the past 2 days. […]
NURS 6640 Gestalt Therapy Discussion NURS 6640 Gestalt Therapy Discussion Question 1 A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an […]
NURS 6640 PMHNP’s Ability Discussion NURS 6640 PMHNP’s Ability Discussion Question 2 A 25-year-old female states, “I really need to lose weight. I know I’m the cause of our problems, if I could just lose weight he might be more attracted to me. Then we could start a family and we would be happy. I’m […]
Assignment: NURS 6640 PMHNP’s Role Assignment: NURS 6640 PMHNP’s Role Question 3 As part of the PMHNP’s role in the clinic, the PMHNP oversees students that gain clinical experience at the agency. The student is instructed to use the supportive psychodynamic therapy approach with the patient. Which action made by the student causes the PMHNP […]
NURS 6640 Motivational Interview Discussion NURS 6640 Motivational Interview Discussion Question 4 A PMHNP is using motivational interviewing (MI) with a 50-year-old patient named Dave to commit to a healthy drug-free lifestyle. By using “change talk,” the PMHNP hopes to help the patient build self-esteem and hope. True or false: If Dave is resisting change, […]
Assignment: NURS 6640 Simple Reflection Assignment: NURS 6640 Simple Reflection Question 5 The PMHNP is actively listening to Ms. Thomas who is detoxing from alcohol. Ms. Thomas is currently discussing with the PMHNP the reasons why she feels guilty about her drinking. Ms. Thomas tearfully states, “I have driven my family and friends away with […]
NURS 6640 PMHNP Technique Discussion NURS 6640 PMHNP Technique Discussion Question 6 A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 42-year-old patient who is upset with her mother. She says, “I want to tell her how hurt I feel when she doesn’t call me, but I don’t want to upset her.” What technique […]
