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Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-
Based Care, 4th Edition by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis RN MA, Chyllia D Fosbre MSN RN PMHNP-
BC||COMPLETE GUIDE
4th Edition
,Table of Contents
Unit I: Essential Theoretical Concepts For Practice................................................................... 4
Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.... 4
Chapter 02: Mental Health And Mental Illness......................................................................... 14
Chapter 03: Theories And Therapies ........................................................................................ 29
Chapter 04: Biological Basis For Understanding Psychopharmacology .................................... 59
Chapter 05: Settings For Psychiatric Care ................................................................................. 89
Chapter 06: Legal And Ethical Basis For Practice .................................................................... 110
Unit Ii: Tools For Practice Of The Art .................................................................................... 138
Chapter 07: The Nursing Process In Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing ............................... 138
Chapter 08: Communication Skills: Medium For All Nursing Practice .................................... 161
Chapter 09: Therapeutic Relationships And The Clinical Interview ........................................ 183
Unit Iii: Caring For Patients With Psychobiological Disorders ............................................... 212
Chapter 10: Trauma And Stress-Related Disorders And Dissociative Disorders ..................... 212
Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, And Obsessive-Compulsive And Related Disorders 235
Chapter 12: Somatic Symptom Disorders ............................................................................... 275
Chapter 13: Personality Disorders .......................................................................................... 304
Chapter 14: Eating Disorders .................................................................................................. 331
Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression............................................................................... 354
Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders ................................................................................ 387
Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders And Other Psychotic Disorders ................... 424
Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders.................................................................................... 453
Chapter 19: Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders ....................................................... 477
UNIT IV: Caring for Patients Experiencing Psychiatric Emergencies ...................................... 505
Chapter 20: Crisis And Mass Disaster ..................................................................................... 505
Chapter 21: Child, Partner, And Elder Violence ...................................................................... 524
Chapter 22: Sexual Violence ................................................................................................... 543
Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts And Behavior.......................................................................... 559
Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, And Violence ........................................................................ 578
,Chapter 25: Care For The Dying And Those Who Grieve ........................................................ 599
Chapter 26: Children And Adolescents ................................................................................... 620
Chapter 27: Adults .................................................................................................................. 636
Chapter 28: Older Adults ........................................................................................................ 655
, Unit I: Essential Theoretical Concepts For Practice
Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. Which Outcome, Focused On Recovery, Would Be Expected In The Plan Of Care For A
Patient Living In The Community And Diagnosed With Serious And Paebrisrbis.Ctoemn/Ttemst
Ental Illness? Within 3 Months, The Patient Will Demonstrate What Behavior?
A. Denying Suicidal Ideation
B. Reporting A Sense Of Well-Being
C. Taking Medications As Prescribed
D. Attending Clinic Appointments On Time
Correct Ans>> B
Recovery Emphasizes Managing Symptoms, Reducing Psychosocial Disability, And Improving
Role Performance. The Goal Of Recovery Is To Empower The Individual With Mental Illness To
Achieve A Sense Of Meaning And Satisfaction In Life And To Function At The Highest Possible
Level Of Wellness. The Incorrect Options Focus On The Classic Medabicirba.Lcommo/Tedset L
Rather Than Recovery.
2. A Patient Is Hospitalized For Depression And Suicidal Ideation After Their Spouse Asks
For A Divorce. Select The Nurse’s Most Caring Comment.
A. “Let’s Discuss Healthy Means Of Coping When You Have Suicidal Feelings.”
B. “I Understand Why You’re So Depressed. When I Got Divorced, I Was Devastated Too.”
C. “You Should Forget About Your Marriage And Move On Awbiirtbh.Coymo/Uterstlife.”
D. “How Did You Get So Depressed That Hospitalization Was Necessary?”
Correct Ans>> A
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-
Based Care, 4th Edition by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis RN MA, Chyllia D Fosbre MSN RN PMHNP-
BC||COMPLETE GUIDE
4th Edition
,Table of Contents
Unit I: Essential Theoretical Concepts For Practice................................................................... 4
Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.... 4
Chapter 02: Mental Health And Mental Illness......................................................................... 14
Chapter 03: Theories And Therapies ........................................................................................ 29
Chapter 04: Biological Basis For Understanding Psychopharmacology .................................... 59
Chapter 05: Settings For Psychiatric Care ................................................................................. 89
Chapter 06: Legal And Ethical Basis For Practice .................................................................... 110
Unit Ii: Tools For Practice Of The Art .................................................................................... 138
Chapter 07: The Nursing Process In Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing ............................... 138
Chapter 08: Communication Skills: Medium For All Nursing Practice .................................... 161
Chapter 09: Therapeutic Relationships And The Clinical Interview ........................................ 183
Unit Iii: Caring For Patients With Psychobiological Disorders ............................................... 212
Chapter 10: Trauma And Stress-Related Disorders And Dissociative Disorders ..................... 212
Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, And Obsessive-Compulsive And Related Disorders 235
Chapter 12: Somatic Symptom Disorders ............................................................................... 275
Chapter 13: Personality Disorders .......................................................................................... 304
Chapter 14: Eating Disorders .................................................................................................. 331
Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression............................................................................... 354
Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders ................................................................................ 387
Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders And Other Psychotic Disorders ................... 424
Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders.................................................................................... 453
Chapter 19: Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders ....................................................... 477
UNIT IV: Caring for Patients Experiencing Psychiatric Emergencies ...................................... 505
Chapter 20: Crisis And Mass Disaster ..................................................................................... 505
Chapter 21: Child, Partner, And Elder Violence ...................................................................... 524
Chapter 22: Sexual Violence ................................................................................................... 543
Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts And Behavior.......................................................................... 559
Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, And Violence ........................................................................ 578
,Chapter 25: Care For The Dying And Those Who Grieve ........................................................ 599
Chapter 26: Children And Adolescents ................................................................................... 620
Chapter 27: Adults .................................................................................................................. 636
Chapter 28: Older Adults ........................................................................................................ 655
, Unit I: Essential Theoretical Concepts For Practice
Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. Which Outcome, Focused On Recovery, Would Be Expected In The Plan Of Care For A
Patient Living In The Community And Diagnosed With Serious And Paebrisrbis.Ctoemn/Ttemst
Ental Illness? Within 3 Months, The Patient Will Demonstrate What Behavior?
A. Denying Suicidal Ideation
B. Reporting A Sense Of Well-Being
C. Taking Medications As Prescribed
D. Attending Clinic Appointments On Time
Correct Ans>> B
Recovery Emphasizes Managing Symptoms, Reducing Psychosocial Disability, And Improving
Role Performance. The Goal Of Recovery Is To Empower The Individual With Mental Illness To
Achieve A Sense Of Meaning And Satisfaction In Life And To Function At The Highest Possible
Level Of Wellness. The Incorrect Options Focus On The Classic Medabicirba.Lcommo/Tedset L
Rather Than Recovery.
2. A Patient Is Hospitalized For Depression And Suicidal Ideation After Their Spouse Asks
For A Divorce. Select The Nurse’s Most Caring Comment.
A. “Let’s Discuss Healthy Means Of Coping When You Have Suicidal Feelings.”
B. “I Understand Why You’re So Depressed. When I Got Divorced, I Was Devastated Too.”
C. “You Should Forget About Your Marriage And Move On Awbiirtbh.Coymo/Uterstlife.”
D. “How Did You Get So Depressed That Hospitalization Was Necessary?”
Correct Ans>> A
