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Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card): A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care (Out of print)

AUTHOR Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.
PUBLISHER Saunders (10/01/2012)
PRODUCT TYPE eBook (Other)

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  • Emphasizes evidence-based practice related to nursing interventions and the profound impact of research on the advancement of treatment options for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  • UNIQUE! Examining the Evidence boxes ask a realistic question and then explore the research on the topic to demonstrate how best evidence can be used in everyday practice.
  • Highlights therapeutic communication as a core component of mental health nursing and the foundation for successful nurse-patient relationships.
  • UNIQUE! Applying the Art communication tables walk through nurse-patient interactions to illustrate therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication and provide explanations of mental health nursing concepts.
  • Numerous vignettes offer real-life glimpses into clinical practice by describing patients and their psychiatric disorders.
  • Potential Nursing Diagnoses tables give possible nursing diagnoses for a particular disorder along with the associated signs symptoms.
  • Nursing Interventions tables list interventions for a given disorder or clinical situation, along with rationales for each intervention.
  • Pharmacological, Biological, and Integrative Therapies sections of the clinical chapters cover the range of available treatments for a given disorder, including both traditional and non-traditional treatments.
  • Key Points to Remember, Critical Thinking questions, and Chapter Review questions help you understand, apply, and remember important information.
  • A companion CD, included with the text and Student Resources on Evolve, reinforce concepts with a variety of engaging learning tools.
  • NEW! Chapter on stress identifies symptoms and triggers of stressors.
  • NEW! Selected Concept boxes include pertinent information at the beginning of every chapter.
  • NEW! A QSEN focus is incorporated into clinical chapter objectives.
  • NEW! Additional discussions of QSEN are incorporated in the Nursing Process and QSEN chapter.
  • NEW! A Self Care for Nurses section is included in clinical chapters.
  • NEW! Opening unit pages include photos and information about the most important contributions of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing pioneers.
  • NEW! Cultural Considerations sections reinforce the principles of culturally competent care.
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ISBN-13: 9781455748754
ISBN-10: 1455748757
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 608
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 5.80 x 0.30 x 8.60 inches
Weight: 0.05 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Glossary
Country of Origin: US
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Medical | Nursing - Psychiatric & Mental Health
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  • Emphasizes evidence-based practice related to nursing interventions and the profound impact of research on the advancement of treatment options for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  • UNIQUE! Examining the Evidence boxes ask a realistic question and then explore the research on the topic to demonstrate how best evidence can be used in everyday practice.
  • Highlights therapeutic communication as a core component of mental health nursing and the foundation for successful nurse-patient relationships.
  • UNIQUE! Applying the Art communication tables walk through nurse-patient interactions to illustrate therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication and provide explanations of mental health nursing concepts.
  • Numerous vignettes offer real-life glimpses into clinical practice by describing patients and their psychiatric disorders.
  • Potential Nursing Diagnoses tables give possible nursing diagnoses for a particular disorder along with the associated signs symptoms.
  • Nursing Interventions tables list interventions for a given disorder or clinical situation, along with rationales for each intervention.
  • Pharmacological, Biological, and Integrative Therapies sections of the clinical chapters cover the range of available treatments for a given disorder, including both traditional and non-traditional treatments.
  • Key Points to Remember, Critical Thinking questions, and Chapter Review questions help you understand, apply, and remember important information.
  • A companion CD, included with the text and Student Resources on Evolve, reinforce concepts with a variety of engaging learning tools.
  • NEW! Chapter on stress identifies symptoms and triggers of stressors.
  • NEW! Selected Concept boxes include pertinent information at the beginning of every chapter.
  • NEW! A QSEN focus is incorporated into clinical chapter objectives.
  • NEW! Additional discussions of QSEN are incorporated in the Nursing Process and QSEN chapter.
  • NEW! A Self Care for Nurses section is included in clinical chapters.
  • NEW! Opening unit pages include photos and information about the most important contributions of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing pioneers.
  • NEW! Cultural Considerations sections reinforce the principles of culturally competent care.
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Author: Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.
Varcarolis is Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Nursing, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York.
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