Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing : concepts of care in evidence-based practice

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Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing : concepts of care in evidence-based practice

Mary C. Townsend

F.A. Davis Co., c2011

5th ed

Available at  / 12 libraries

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The unique continuity and clarity of the voice of a single author. Emphasis on holistic nursing to emphasize the physical, spiritual, and cultural aspects of psychiatric/mental health nursing. Core concepts listed at the beginning of each chapter and defined in boxes throughout the text. Concept map care plans for all major psychiatric diagnoses. Taxonomy and diagnostic criteria from the DSM-V-TR as well as internet references for each DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. ANA standards for clinical practice for DSM diagnoses and therapeutic interventions, as well as for aging individuals, bereaved individuals, and victims of abuse and neglect. Boxes highlighting client/family education communications and tables listing important topics for discussion. Care Plans for clients with DSM-V-TR diagnoses featuring interventions and rationales for commonly observed nursing diagnoses. Case studies and exercises designed to stimulate critical thinking. Tables with topics for client/family education.

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