NURB 362 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions

what are the criteria for a patient to be admitted to the hospital Correct Answer-patient has to be 1. suicidal 2. homicidal 3. gravely disabled what does "gravely disabled" mean Correct Answer-cannot take care of themselves, cannot complete ADLs, not going to work, not eating, not showering, isolating, etc. when do 1/2 of mental illnesses begin Correct Answer-by the midteens historical perspective of mental health nursing Correct Answer-1790s: enlightenment and the creation of asylums 1870s: scientific study 1950s: psychotropic medications (lithium, antipsychotics, MAOIs, TCAs, benzos) 1960s: community movement 1970s: decade of the brain what is the recovery movement Correct Answer-a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential