The updated Fifth Edition of this popular essentials-style text explores the full psychiatric nursing care continuum in a nursing process framework, emphasizing assessment, therapeutic communication, and psychopharmacologic intervention. Its reader-friendly format and concise chapters promote self-awareness, effective communication, and the use of family and community resources.
• Highlighted DSM-IV-TR diagnostic categories provide quick access to essential facts.
• Self-Awareness Issues encourage students to confront fears and prejudices.
• Nursing Care Plans provide real examples to guide nursing interventions
• Points to Consider emphasize what the nurse should do in the clinical setting.
• Clinical Vignettes help students understand the client's viewpoint.
• Internet Resource Boxes list relevant web-based information sources.
• Client/Family Education content improves vital communication skills.
• Therapeutic Communication dialogues identify common client behaviors and highlight effective nursing responses.
• Coverage of alternative therapies addresses herbal and other psychotherapies.
• Comprehensive glossary familiarizes students with commonly used terms.
• Age-related content in disorders chapters facilitates individualized care.
• Built-in study guide provides opportunities for on-the-spot review and includes NCLEX-style questions.
• Student Resource DVD-ROM includes clinical simulation case studies, movie viewing guides, drug monographs, and more.