1. Chapter 9 Assessment Strategies and the Nursing Process
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2. The nursing process in psychiatric mental health nursing
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(Fig. 9-1) B
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3. Purposes of Psychiatric Assessment
Establish rapport
Obtain understanding of problem
Assess psychological functioning
Identify goals
Perform mental status examination
Identify behaviors/beliefs/areas to be modified to effect positive change
Formulate a plan of care B
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4. Levels of Intervention in Psychiatric Nursing
Primary
- Prevention
Secondary
- Treatment
Tertiary
- Rehabilitation B
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5. Underlying Premises for All Levels
Individuals have the right to decide their destiny and be involved in decision-making
Nursing intervention assists individuals to meet their own needs or solve their own problems
The ultimate goal of nursing action is to assist individuals to maximize level of functioning B
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6. Queries to Facilitate Spiritual Assessment
What role does religion/spirituality play in your life?
Does faith help you in stressful situations?
Do you pray/meditate?
Who or what supplies you with strength and hope?
Has your illness affected religious/spiritual practices?
Do you participate in any religious activities?
Do you have a spiritual advisor or member of the clergy available?
Is there anyone I can contact to help put you in touch with your church/place of worship? B
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7. Basic Level: Interventions
Counseling
Milieu therapy
Promotion of self care
Psychobiological interventions
Health teaching
Case management
Health promotion and health maintenance B
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8. Advanced Practice: Interventions
All basic level interventions plus:
Psychotherapy
Prescriptive authority and treatment
Consultations B
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