ATI Capstone Mental Health 2024/2025 A+ score assured ( 100% verified)

ATI
Capstone
Mental
Health
Mental
Status
Exam
includes:
Level
of
consciousness
Physical
appearance
Behavior
Cognitive
and
intellectual
abilities
The
nurse
conducts
the
MSE
as
part
of
his
or
her
routine
and
ongoing
assessment
of
the
client.
Changes
in
Mental
Status
should
be
investigated
further
and
the
provider
notified.
2
types
of
mental
health
hospitalizations
Voluntary
commitment
and
involuntary
or
civil
commitment.
Involuntary
commitment
is
against
the
client's
will.
Despite
that,
unless
proven
otherwise,
clients
are
still
considered
competent
and
have
the
right
to
refuse
treatment.
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Communication
tips
If
the
client
is
anxious
or
depressed
-
use
open-ended,
supportive
statements
If
the
client
is
suicidal
-
use
direct,
yes
or
no
questions
to
assess
suicide
risk
If
the
client
is
panicked
-
use
gentle
guidance
and
direction
If
the
client
is
confused
-
provide
reality
orientation
If
the
client
has
delusions
/
hallucinations
/
paranoia
-
acknowledge
these,
but
don't
reinforce
If
the
client
has
obsessive
/
compulsive
behavior
-
communicate
AFTER
the
compulsive
behavior*
If
the
client
has
a
personality
or
cognitive
disorder
-
be
calm
and
matter-of-fact
Treatment
for
mental
health
illnesses
and
disorders
can
include
medications,
talk
and
behavior
therapy,
and
/
or
brain
stimulation.
Clients
undergoing
care
for
mental
health
disorders
may
feel
pressure
to
deny
behavior
or
issues
to
appear
'normal'.
The
nurse
should
always
carefully
assess
each
individual
to
ensure
optimal
response
to
therapies. Brain
Stimulation
Therapy
electroconvulsive
therapy
or
ECT.
ECT
is
generally
performed
for
major
depressive
disorders,
schizophrenia,
or
acute
manic
disorders.
Most
clients
receive
therapy
three
times
a
week
for
two
to
three
weeks.
Prior
to
ECT,
carefully
screen
the
client
for
any
home
medication
use.
Lithium,
MAOIs,
and
all
seizure
threshold
medications
should
be
discontinued
two
weeks
prior
to
ECT.
After
therapy,
reorient
the
client
as
short-term
memory
loss
is
common.
anxiety
disorders
Anxiety
disorders
are
common
mental
health
disorders.
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder,
Panic
Disorder,
Phobias,
Obsessive
Compulsive
Disorder,
and
Posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
are
all
considered
types
of
anxiety
disorders.
Assess
the
client
for
risk
factors,
triggers,
and
responses.
Depression
Symptoms
A
classic
symptom
of
depression
is
change
in
sleep
patterns,
indecisiveness,
decreased
concentration,
or
change
in
body
weight.
Any
client
who
shows
these
signs
or
symptoms
should
be
asked
if
they
have
suicidal
ideation.
Teach
clients
to
never
discontinue
antidepressants
suddenly.
Bipolar
Disorders
mood
disorders
with
periods
of
depression
and
mania.
Clients
have
a
high
risk
for
injury
during
the
manic
phase
related
to
decreased
sleep,
feelings
of
grandiosity,
and
impulsivity.
Hospitalization
is
often
required
and
nurses
should
provide
for
client
safety.
Types
of
Abuse
physical,
sexual,
or
emotional.
Abuse
tends
to
be
cyclic,
following
a
pattern
of
tension
building,
battering,
and
honeymoon
phase.
When
test
questions
appear
related
to
abuse,
look
for
the
phase
to
determine
the
correct
response.
Aggressive
or
violent
patient
setting
boundaries
and
limits
on
behavior
is
important.
The
nurse
should
maintain
a
calm
approach
and
use
short,
simple
sentences.
SSRIs:
Selective
Serotonin
Reuptake
Inhibitors
These
medications
include
Citalopram
(Celexa),
Fluoxetine
(Prozac),
or
Sertraline
(Zoloft).
The
client
should
avoid
using
St.
John's
Wort
with
these
medications,
and
should
eat
a
healthy
diet
while
on
these
medications.