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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Publication Year:
2016
Edition:
7th Ed.
Author:
Videbeck, Sheila L.
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-1-49-635703-8
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
90
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Description
Exploring the full psychiatric nursing curriculum, from theoretical foundations to interventions for commonly encountered disorders, this new edition provides a practical focus on the skills and concepts students need for successful practice.

Throughout the book, students have opportunities to learn specific nursing interventions, build therapeutic communication skills, and apply content within the framework of the nursing process. A study guide built into every chapter reinforces student learning and builds critical reasoning skills.

Key features:
  • Clinical Vignettes, provided for each major disorder discussed in the text, “paint a picture” of a client dealing with the disorder to enhance understanding.
  • Nursing Care Plans demonstrate a sample plan of care for a client with a specific disorder.
  • Drug Alerts highlight essential points about psychotropic drugs.
  • Warning boxes are the FDA black box drug warnings for specific medications.
  • Cultural Considerations sections highlight diversity in client care.
  • Elder Considerations sections highlight the key considerations for a growing older adult population.
  • Therapeutic dialogues give specific examples of the nurse
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Videbeck, Sheila L.
ISBN:
978-1-49-635703-8
Specialty:
  • Nursing
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Language:
English
Edition:
7th Ed.
Pages:
552
Publication Year:
2016
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
90
Doody Core Title Score:
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