Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
- Full-color illustrations and a reader-friendly writing style to make concepts crystal clear.
- Coverage of childhood and adolescent mental health conditions.
- Crucial information on palliative and restorative care for long-term care settings.
- Discussions on alternative treatment modalities to help you communicate effectively with people of different religious and cultural backgrounds.
- Detailed descriptions of religious and cultural beliefs and their impact on mental health and treatment.
Synopsis
Here's the must-know information LPN/LVN students need to care for patients with mental health disorders where they'll encounter them--in general patient care settings. An easy-to-read, conversational writing style shows you how to recognize and respond to the most important mental health issues. You'll also explore important communication techniques to use with your patients, ethical and legal issues, and alternative and complementary treatments. Thoroughly revised and updated, the 4th Edition incorporates the latest theories and treatments in psychiatric nursing, enhanced care plans, and much more You'll also find coverage of specific nursing interventions and basic psychiatric nursing skills as well as up-to-date information on psychopharmacology, including must-know side effects. Plus, new, interactive exercises online at DavisPlus help you sharpen your skills