Exam 36: Mental Health Issues

A nurse considers the effects of biology and environment, or nature and nurture, on the development of mental illness when providing care for clients with mental illness. Which nursing model/theory is being applied?

A nurse is involved with a group who advocates for improved and effective psychiatric services and consumer empowerment. Which of the following groups is the nurse most likely working with?

A nurse implements a primary prevention intervention related to mental health care. Which of the following interventions has most likely been implemented?

What was the first major piece of legislation to influence mental health services in the United States?

A client who was deinstitutionalized during the 1960s experienced difficulties living in the community. Which of the following best describes why this difficulty existed?

According to the Surgeon General's report, where do people receive assistance for mental health problems? (Select all that apply.)

Approximately what percentage of the adult population (ages 18 and older) in the United States suffers from a mental condition that is severe enough to impair daily function?

A nurse is referring a client with a mental illness to a community group for additional information and support. Where would the nurse most likely refer a client? (Select all that apply.)