Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach

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UNIT I FOUNDATIONS IN THEORY Mental Health and Mental Illness Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice Biologic Basis for Understanding Psychotropic Drugs Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and Managed Care Issues UNIT II FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE Mental Health Nursing in Acute Care Settings Mental Health Nursing in Community Settings Culturally Relevant Mental Health Nursing Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Safe Practice UNIT III PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING TOOLS Assessment Strategies and the Nursing Process Developing Therapeutic Relationships The Clinical Interview and Communication Skills Understanding Stress and Holistic Approaches to Stress 13. Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Defenses UNIT IV PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS: MODERATE-SEVERE 14. Anxiety Disorders Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Personality Disorders 17. Eating Disorders UNIT V PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS: SEVERE-PSYCHOTIC 18. Mood Disorders: Depression 19. Mood Disorders: Bipolar 20. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Cognitive Disorders UNIT VI PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES 22. Crisis 23. Suicide Anger and Aggression Family Violence Sexual Assault UNIT VII INTERVENTIONS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS Care of the Chemically Impaired 28. Severe Mental Illness: Crisis Stabilization and Rehabilitation Psychological Needs of the Medically Ill Care for the Dying and for Those Who Grieve UNIT VIII LIFESPAN ISSUES AND INTERVENTIONS Disorders of Children and Adolescents Adults Requiring Specialized Interventions Psychosocial Needs of the Older Adult UNIT IX OTHER INTERVENTION MODALITIES Therapeutic Groups 35. Family Therapy Alternative and Complementary Therapies and Practices APPENDIXES A: DSM-IV-TR Classification B: Summary of Some Contributions to Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing C: NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses D: Drug Information E: Answers to Chapter Review Questions Glossary

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