Nur 326 mental - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI Mental Health Proctored Final Exam Revision Guide 2021 Psychobiology - the study of the biological foundations of cognition, emotional and behavioral processes. ● Administration of medications ● Teaching regarding medications ● Monitoring for adverse effects/effectiveness of the medications Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) ● Nontraditional case management and treatment for clients who have severe mental illnesses and are noncompliant with traditional treatment. ● Goal...

A suicidal patient is found by the nurse as he tries to hang himself from the shower in the bathroom. What nursing intervention would address the patient's need for safety while maintaining his self -esteem? a. Assign a staff member to remain with him at all times. b. Place him in the seclusion room with 15 minute checks c. Request that he remain with the patient group at all times. d. Tell him he may use the bathroom only with staff supervision. 1. The nursing student learned of a high school ...