Psychiatric Nursing

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Psychiatric Nursing features a reader-friendly approach to
psychiatric nursing, focusing on the therapeutic skills expected of the
psychiatric nurse. The psychotherapeutic management model, comprising
three components - the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship,
psychopharmacology, and milieu management - is the framework of the
book, presented in a clear writing style with an understandable approach.
The psychotherapeutic management model takes a practical, clinical
approach to nursing by integrating clinical realities with the theory taught in
nursing schools, emphasizing those duties for which nurses are primarily
responsible. The fourth edition features a new four-color design, featured
patient education content, and expanded student worksheets with case
studies and critical thinking questions, making the book a more effective
learning tool.
  • A separate unit on the continuum of care discusses care settings and case management.
  • An entire unit on pharmacology includes drug side effects and nursing interventions.
  • Each chapter begins with learning objectives to point students to important concepts within.
  • Key terms are presented (where appropriate) in a boxed format for easy reference to facilitate the understanding of chapter content.
  • Case studies help the reader conceptualize the development of effective nursing care strategies.
  • Family Issues boxes are included in selected chapters to facilitate awareness of the issues families must confront when a member suffers from mental illness.
  • Clinical examples drawn from the authors' own experiences are interspersed throughout the text to provide realistic illustrations of specific content.
  • All boxes and tables with pharmacology content are highlighted for emphasis and accessibility.
  • Nursing care plans highlight nursing care for selected disorders.
  • Critical thinking questions throughout the text expand clinical reasoning skills.
  • Key concepts are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important content.
  • Key terms are defined in a comprehensive glossary in the back of the book.
  • New full color design increases the pedagogical effectiveness of the book
  • A new chapter (40) on Alternative and Complementary Therapies introduces what nurses need to know about the various alternative/complementary therapies associated with mental health and illness
  • A new chapter (17) on Spirituality addresses how spirituality and beliefs regarding spirituality can affect patients and their treatment
  • Patient and Family Education boxes in selected disorders chapters highlight the information the nurse needs to provide to the patient and family
  • Antidepressant and antimanic drug content has been split into two separate chapters (21 and 22)
  • Provides updated DSM-IV-TR content based on the lasted Text Revision
  • Features an expanded student study guide in the back of the book with multiple-choice study questions, case studies, and critical thinking questions, facilitating students' comprehension of the content while encouraging them to tear out the sheets upon completion
  • Enhanced and upgraded ancillary package, including a new MERLIN website with printable drug cards
  • From inside the book

    Contents

    Psychotherapeutic Management in
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    Psychobiologic Bases of Behavior
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    Copyright

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    Common terms and phrases

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