Fundamentals of mental health nursing
"Kathy Neeb continues to address mental health within the scope of practical/vocational nursing in this updated edition, emphasizing that, as an LPN/LVN, you will most commonly care for patients with psychiatric problems in general patient care settings rather than in specialized psychiatric facilities. This targeted approach, along with her conversational writing style, clearly addresses the most pertinent topics in the care settings in which most LPNs work. Also included in this updated edition: completely revised and updated coverage of psychopharmaceuticals; integration of DSM-IV-TR into all discussions; enhanced coverage of palliative and restorative care; new coverage on facing the reality of terrorism integrated throughout relevant chapters; and more detailed exploration of religious and cultural beliefs and their impact on mental health and treatment."--Jacket
x, 438 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
9780803614017, 9780803607286, 0803614012, 0803607288
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History of mental health nursing
Basics of communication
Ethics and law
Developmental psychology throughout the life span
Sociocultural influences on mental health
Coping and defense mechanisms
Nursing process in mental health
Treating mental health alterations
Alternative and complimentary treatment modalities
Mental health alterations
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Schizophrenia
Organic mental disorders (delirium and dementia)
Somatoform disorders
Substance-related disorders
Eating disorders
Suicide
Dissociative disorders
Childhood and adolescent issues in mental health demographics: groups of children at high risk for developing mental health disorders
Aging population
Victims of abuse