Full Description
For courses in psychiatric or mental health nursing.A portable and accessible guide, this clinical companion is an essential reference book for students. Provides DSM-IV-TR classifications, common diagnostic studies, over 20 clinical applications for mental health disorders, medications, and more. Can be a supplement to Fontaine 5e or Kneisl 1e.
Contents
QUICK REFERENCE. Standards of Practice. Safety Guidelines. Common Diagnostic Studies. DSM-IV-TR. Legal Issues. Universal Precautions.ASSESSMENT. Neuropsychiatric Assessment.DIAGNOSIS. NANDA Nursing Diagnoses.PLANNING. NOC.IMPLEMENTATION. NIC. Psychoeducation. Therapies. Medications. Clinical Applications.EVALUATION AND DOCUMENTATION. Charting Guidelines. Practice Based Research.REFERENCES. INDEX.
