Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th Ed By Fortinash

Assessment Bank For Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Fifth Edition By Fortinash

1. ISBN-10

   032307572X
2. ISBN-13

   978-0323075725

   Focusing on the actions of psychiatric nurses in day-to-day practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Fifth Edition, utilizes a well-rounded nursing-clinical approach to cover all the most prevalent issues and treatments. The book’s colorful illustrations and clear style help you comprehend challenging materials. Its strong emphasis on the nursing process, updated DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria, interdisciplinary interventions, and the most recent mental health practices boost your confidence in handling patients and prepare you for success on the NCLEX^¨ examination.

   • UNIQUE! Well-rounded nursing-clinical approach offers comprehensive coverage of the nursing process and interdisciplinary interventions, focusing on authentic activities of psychiatric nurses.

    

   • Comprehensive coverage of the nursing process features the six-step problem-solving method and practical application.

    

   • DSM-IV-TR Criteria boxes list categories of mental disorders and the criteria for their diagnosis.

    

   • Nursing care plans provide care recommendations for each plan, including a brief case study, followed by assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, interventions with rationales, and evaluation.

    

   • UNIQUE! Clinical Alert boxes address issues critical to the safety or well-being of the patient.

    

   • Case studies illustrate effective nursing care strategies and encourage critical thinking.

    

   • Review for Evidence-Based Practice boxes focus on the implications of current research findings.

    

   • Client and Family Teaching Guidelines boxes center on the challenges faced by families when a member suffers from mental illness.

    

   • UNIQUE! Treatment Key Information boxes highlight the most common psychopharmacologic interventions, as well as their safe and effective use.

    

   • Nursing Assessment Questions boxes include queries that should be posed during the evaluation of a specific disorder.

    

   • Clinical Indicators boxes help you apply content to real-world scenarios.

    

   • Additional Treatment Modalities boxes summarize alternative modalities and interventions used in conjunction with nursing interventions in the treatment of a specific disorder.

    

   • Chapter summaries wrap up each chapter with the most important points to remember.

    

   • Assessment questions with answers in the appendix offer immediate reinforcement of chapter content and aid in preparing for the NCLEX Examination.

    

   • Glossary provides concise definitions of key terms.
   • Objectives and key terms emphasize the most significant concepts from each chapter.

   • UNIQUE! Improved readability makes it simpler for you to grasp complex materials.

    

   • UNIQUE! Thought map showcases the nurse’s role in psychiatric care.

    

   • NEW! Adaptation to Stress chapter elucidates basic neuroanatomy and the psychobiological aspects of psychiatric problems, illustrating how to manage stress effectively.
   • NEW! Forensic Nursing in Clinical Practice chapter elucidates current treatments used in the management of physical and mental health issues and underlines the significance of the nurse’s role in providing holistic nursing care.