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Chapter 26 Review

Check Your Understanding Questions

1. How do nurses contribute to risk avoidance during adjunctive treatments for mental illness?
2. How can nurses support clients in managing medication side effects during adjunctive treatment for mental illness?
3. How does a nurse contribute to providing psychoeducation in adjunctive treatments for mental illness?
4. How might you respond to a client’s interest in the anti-psychiatry movement as a nursing professional?
5. A client expresses interest in using a mental health app, but the nurse is unsure of its credibility. How should the nurse respond?
6. An older adult client with depression is having difficulty navigating an online mental health resource. How can the nurse help the client?
7. A client with social anxiety wants to join an online support group but is nervous about sharing personal information. How can the nurse help the client feel more comfortable joining the support group?
8. A client shows signs of severe depression but insists that using a mental health chatbot is sufficient for their needs. What should the nurse do?

Review Questions

1. What is a common barrier to recovery from mental illness?

  1. increased social interaction
  2. stigma and discrimination
  3. availability of multiple treatment options
  4. high levels of self-esteem

2. What is an example of an adjunctive treatment in mental health care?

  1. antipsychotic medication
  2. hospitalization
  3. psychotherapy
  4. yoga

3. What is a key role of nurses in the provision of adjunctive treatments for mental illness?

  1. prescribing medication
  2. conducting psychotherapy sessions
  3. monitoring client treatment adherence
  4. performing surgical procedures

4. What statement describes a controversy associated with the practice of psychiatry?

  1. the universal agreement on the efficacy of psychiatric medications across all populations
  2. the use of involuntary treatment and the potential infringement on personal freedoms
  3. the absence of any ethical dilemmas in psychiatric practices
  4. the complete alignment of psychiatric diagnoses with physical health conditions

5. What does the anti-psychiatry movement want to reform in psychiatric practices?

  1. increasing the use of involuntary treatments to improve client outcomes
  2. enhancing the transparency and client involvement in treatment decisions
  3. reducing the emphasis on social determinants of mental health
  4. eliminating the use of all medications in psychiatric treatment

6. What is a nursing implication derived from the anti-psychiatry movement?

  1. Nurses should solely rely on psychiatrists’ decisions without involving clients in the care process.
  2. Nurses should disregard clients’ personal experiences and narratives about their mental health.
  3. Nurses should adopt a client-centered approach that respects individuals’ rights and preferences in care.
  4. Nurses should exclusively use involuntary treatment methods for managing all psychiatric clients.

7. What statement best describes the development of user groups in the digital age?

  1. User groups have decreased in number due to the advent of technology.
  2. User groups are exclusively for professional networking and cannot be used for health-care purposes.
  3. User groups have evolved to utilize digital platforms for broader reach and acquiring digital health information.
  4. User groups are less important in the digital age as individuals prefer to seek information independently.

8. What platform is commonly used for hosting online communities and support groups for clients and families?

  1. video game forums
  2. social media platforms
  3. encrypted email services
  4. corporate intranets

9. What is a key resource for finding databases and evidence-based practice resources in nursing?

  1. popular search engines like Google
  2. nursing forums and professional organizations’ websites
  3. personal blogs of health-care professionals
  4. entertainment websites

10. How can nurses use informatics and technology innovation in their practice?

  1. by avoiding the use of electronic health records to protect client privacy
  2. by utilizing telehealth services to provide care and consultation remotely
  3. by relying solely on traditional paper records for client documentation
  4. by ignoring new technology trends as they are often temporary and not useful

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