Asked by chrissstty friend on Jul 27, 2024
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The family of a child diagnosed with an impulse control disorder needs help to function more adaptively. Which aspect of the child's plan of care will be provided by an advanced practice nurse rather than a staff nurse?
A) Leading an activity group
B) Providing positive feedback
C) Formulating nursing diagnoses
D) Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
Impulse Control Disorder
A class of psychiatric disorders characterized by the failure to resist a temptation, urge, or impulse that may harm oneself or others.
Advanced Practice Nurse
A registered nurse with advanced education and clinical training, authorized to perform complex healthcare tasks.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
A form of therapy designed to help people cope with stress, manage emotions, and improve relationships through a blend of cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices.
- Identify appropriate nursing responses and interventions for managing adolescents with impulse control disorders.
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Ifeoma OsuohaJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The advanced practice nurse role includes individual, group, and family psychotherapist; educator of nurses, other professions, and the community; clinical supervisor; consultant to professional and nonprofessional groups; and researcher. DBT is an aspect of psychotherapy. The distracters describe actions of a nurse generalist.
Learning Objectives
- Identify appropriate nursing responses and interventions for managing adolescents with impulse control disorders.