This practical reference—completely revised and updated—presents the most comprehensive psychiatric nursing care plans to assist you in providing effective care in a variety of settings. It provides clear presentation of information, consistent use of the nursing process, correlation of nursing and medical diagnoses, and prioritization of interventions.
More care plans, many focusing on the family
Appropriate Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) labels presented with each care plan to help you easily identify them for use in the care setting
A comprehensive psychopharmacology appendix including the most recent psychotropic drug information and appropriate related client care
Online resources for the nurse, client, and family at the end of each chapter
• Major psychiatric disorders reviewed consistently and completely, with relevant care plans offered in the second section of each chapter
• Care plans based on DSM-IV-TR medical diagnoses and NANDA nursing diagnoses
• Specific, practical nursing interventions with detailed rationales provided in a reader-friendly two-column format
• Therapeutic and nontherapeutic dialogue examples presented throughout to promote more effective communication with clients
• DSM-IV-TR boxes listing all related DSM-IV-TR diagnoses for quick reference
• Client and Family Teaching boxes including Nurse Needs to Know and Teach Client and Family sections covering all aspects of post-treatment instructions for clients and caregivers