Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing : An Introduction to Theory and Practice
by O'Brien, Patricia G.; Kennedy, Winifred Z.; Ballard, Karen A.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-11-05
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett
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Summary
Psychiatric Nursing provides a focused, thorough introduction to psychiatric-mental health nursing, including nursing assessment and intervention of the most common mental disorders as classified in the DSM-IV. This text guides nurses in managing special populations, clarifying neurobiologic theories, and conducting psychiatric nursing evaluations. Additionally, Psychiatric Nursing presents the latest on psychotropic drugs, addresses legal and ethical concerns within psychiatric nursing, and discusses complementary and alternative therapies. Perfect for undergraduate courses, the text features:Learning Objectives Key Terms Critical Thinking Questions Case Studies Clinical Examples Care Plans Diagnostic Criteria Patient and Family Education Internet Resources Implications for Evidence-Based Practice Client Teaching Guides
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