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Nursing

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

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  1. 1Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingNurses working in all settings must understand the difference between mental health and mental illness .
  2. 2Fundamentals of Theories and TherapiesThe id, ego, and superego keep the person in balance between satisfying every primal want and bowing to societal pressures.
  3. 3Communication, Perception, and AssessmentThe nurse must also learn to reflect on the interactions with clients to improve their active listening skills and nonverbal communication and enhance their compassion
  4. 4Neurobiology and Pharmacological StandardsIt explained how neurotransmitters, like serotonin and dopamine, endocrine functioning, and hormones, affect human behavior.
  5. 5Therapeutic SettingsClinicians and clients should work together to choose the least restrictive environment that meets the client’s needs
  6. 6Therapeutic RelationshipsThese stages, as well as the boundaries placed and upheld by the nurse, help to build the rapport and trust between the client and the nurse
  7. 7Interprofessional CareThe four evidence-based case management service models are the brokerage model, the intensive case management model, the clinical case management model, and the strengths-based case management model.
  8. 8Cultural ConsiderationsCertain cultures experience higher rates of disease due to genetics or health disparities caused by environmental factors.
  9. 9Social and Emotional ConcernsFurthermore, it delves into the intricate emotional landscape, discussing grief, coping mechanisms, and the psychological intricacies involved in processing impending loss.
  10. 10Legal and Ethical GuidelinesMaintaining understanding and compliance with the tenets of HIPAA is critical for client safety and trust.
  11. 11Court InvolvementIf a person is thought to be a danger to themselves or others, or has a grave incapacity, they may be treated on an involuntary basis.
  12. 12Self-Determination and AdvocacyNurses play a role in client advocacy, particularly in circumstances where clients are unable to adequately represent themselves, or have the legal designation of diminished responsibility.
  13. 13Clinical Guidelines and PracticeThe scope of nursing practice is outlined by the Nurse Practice Act in each nurse’s state.
  14. 14Neurocognitive DisordersWhile mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild neurocognitive disorder (MiND) are very similar, diagnosis for MiND includes the presence of one or more cognitive difficulties in the areas of complex attention, memory…
  15. 15Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder and Other Psychotic DisordersThere is no one characteristic for schizophrenia, but clients can experience symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations (usually auditory), incoherence, catatonic or hyperactive behavior, and flat effect.
  16. 16Mood Disorders and SuicideDepressive disorders, a category of mood disorders, are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and various physical and cognitive symptoms that cause significant…
  17. 17Anxiety, OCD, and Trauma-Stressor DisordersIndividuals often experience stress, both emotional and physical, during their lifetime.
  18. 18Personality DisordersWhile everyone has unique personality traits, a personality disorder is diagnosed when these traits cause significant distress, disrupt daily life, and lead to difficulties in relationships, work, or other areas of…
  19. 19Substance Use and MisuseThree regions of the brain are the key components in the development and persistence of substance use disorders: the basal ganglia, the extended amygdala, and the prefrontal cortex.
  20. 20Eating DisordersAnorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, pica, and rumination are all eating disorders influenced by many psychological, behavioral, genetic, social, and…
  21. 21Somatic Symptom DisordersSomatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a condition that occurs when a client is focused on physical symptoms to the point of significant distress and disruption of normal functioning.
  22. 22Sexual Dysfunction and Gender DysphoriaThe paraphilias are a type of sexual interest (i.e., urges, fantasies, behaviors) that are not limited to genital stimulation or fondling between mature, consenting human partners (APA, 2022).
  23. 23Children and AdolescentsTreatments are based on the type of intellectual disability that has been diagnosed and any comorbidities that exist.
  24. 24Older AdultsAs older adults live longer, there are key factors that nurses can address to make sure that this population has the tools available for healthy aging.
  25. 25Community Mental Health TreatmentSocial-emotional needs are important as well and include emotional support, social belonging, empowerment, and coping and emotional regulation skills.
  26. 26Adjuncts to TreatmentsAdjunctive treatments are complementary therapies used alongside traditional mental health treatments to enhance recovery outcomes.
  27. 27Current Trends and Growing NeedsHuman trafficking is the illegal trade of vulnerable people, typically for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation, using coercion, fraud, or force.
  28. 28Critical Thinking in Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingThis section addresses the nursing process in PMH nursing and the critical thinking involved.