Question

American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and international Society of Psychiatric-mental health nurses identifies the focus of psychiatric mental health nursing as ________?

1) Promoting mental health and preventing mental illness
2) Diagnosing and treating mental illnesses
3) Providing emotional support to patients
4) Administering medications to patients

Answer 1

Psychiatric mental health nursing focuses on promoting mental health and preventing mental illness.

Step-by-step explanation:

The focus of psychiatric mental health nursing as identified by the American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses is promoting mental health and preventing mental illness.