Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care

Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care

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This focused approach to psychiatric mental health provides you with an uncomplicated way to understand the often-intimidating subject of psychiatric nursing. Inside you'll find two themes of psychiatric mental health nursing: the "How? of Communication and the "Why? of Evidence. You will also find easy-to-understand explanations of the research that applies to psychiatric nursing issues and how to incorporate this evidence into everyday care. UNIQUE! Examining the Evidence boxes explain the reasoning behind nursing interventions and how research affects everyday practice. UNIQUE! Applying the Art sections communication tables in the clinical chapters provide examples of therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication techniques as well as realistic nurse-patient interaction scenarios. Key concepts and terms clarify essential terminology. Potential Nursing Diagnosis tables give several possible nursing diagnoses for a particular disorder along with the associated signs and symptoms. Vignettes offer succinct, real-life glimpses into clinical practice by describing patients and their psychiatric disorders. Assessment Guidelines familiarize readers with methods of assessing patients. Critical thinking questions introduce clinical situations in psychiatric nursing. Key Points to Remember outline the main concepts of each chapter in an easy to comprehend and concise bulleted list. NEW! Chapter on stress identifies symptoms and triggers of stressors. NEW! Selected Concept boxes include pertinent information at the beginning of every chapter. NEW! A QSEN focus is incorporated into clinical chapter objectives. NEW! Additional discussions of QSEN are incorporated in the Nursing Process and QSEN chapter. NEW! A Self Care for Nurses section is included in clinical chapters. NEW! Opening unit pages include photos and information about the most important contributions of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing pioneers. NEW! Cultural Considerations sections reinforce the principles of culturally competent care.

Table of Contents:
UNIT I: ESSENTIAL THEORETICAL CONCEPTS FOR PRACTICE Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing Mental Health and Mental Illness Theories and Therapies Biological Basis for Understanding Psychopharmacology Settings for Psychiatric Care Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice UNIT II: TOOLS FOR PRACTICE OF THE ART Nursing Process and QSEN: The Foundation for Safe and Effective Care Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview UNIT III: CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS Stress and Stress-Related Disorders NEW! Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Somatic and Dissociative Disorders Personality Disorders Eating Disorders Mood Disorders: Depression Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Neurocognitive Disorders Substance Use and Addictive Disorders UNIT IV: COMMUNICATING WITH AND PLANNING CARE FOR PATIENTS EXPERIENCING PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES Crisis and Mass Disaster Child, Partner, and Elder Violence Sexual Violence Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Anger, Aggression, and Violence Care for the Dying and Those who Grieve UNIT V: COMMUNICATING WITH AND PLANNING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH DESCRETE NEEDS Children and Adolescents Adults Older Adults


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781455706617
  • Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
  • Publisher Imprint: Saunders
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 203 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1455706612
  • Publisher Date: 26 Sep 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 608
  • Sub Title: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care


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