Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th Edition

Book Title: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition

Authors: Katherine M. Fortinash, MSN, APRN, BC, PMHCNS, and Patricia A. Holoday Worret, MSN, APRN, BC, PMHCNS

Number of Pages: The exact page count is not specified in the available sources.

Description:

This comprehensive textbook offers an in-depth exploration of psychiatric-mental health nursing, emphasizing a balanced nursing-medical approach to cover the most common disorders and treatments encountered in practice. Designed for both students and practicing nurses, it provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices essential for effective mental health care.

Key Features:

• Balanced Nursing-Medical Approach: The text offers strong baseline coverage of the nursing process and interdisciplinary interventions, focusing on what psychiatric nurses actually do in everyday practice. citeturn0search1

• Comprehensive Coverage of the Nursing Process: Features the six-step problem-solving method and how to put it into practice. citeturn0search1

• DSM-IV-TR Criteria Boxes: List categories of mental disorders and the criteria for diagnosing them. citeturn0search1

• Nursing Care Plans: Provide care guidelines for each plan and include a brief case study, followed by assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, interventions with rationales, and evaluation. citeturn0search1

• Clinical Alert Boxes: Address issues critical to the safety or well-being of the client. citeturn0search1

This edition is enriched with full-color illustrations and a straightforward writing style to help readers make sense of challenging material. Its strong emphasis on the nursing process, updated DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria, interdisciplinary interventions, and the latest mental health practices boost confidence in managing clients and prepare readers for success on the NCLEX examination. citeturn0search1

Ideal for both students preparing for exams and professionals seeking to update their knowledge, this PDF version of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition serves as a valuable resource for delivering high-quality mental health care.