10.2 The Role of a Nurse

Question 1

Roles

Answer 1

1. Examine one’s personal beliefs and attitudes about clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders
2. Develop awareness for negative impact of stigmatization
3. Identify patients with high prevalence or high risk mental health issues
4. Utilize EBP tools to identify patients who need further evaluation or referral
5. Provide patient safety, up to and including continuous monitoring while determinations are made about referral needs.
6. Establish working knowledge of available mental health services for referral and collaborate with the healthcare team to identify the most appropriate resources
7. Engage the patient throughout the assessment and referral process using a patient-centered approach.