NURS 387 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Neuroticism, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dementia

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Varcarolis"s canadian psychiatric mental health nursing: a clinical approach, (cid:1005)st. Mental health nursing assessment; the mental status exam and tools (pp. 244-250 is the pharmacotherapy for depression (chart on pp. *focus on levels of anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder (gad) for the irat/trat. 219-222 is the pharmacotherapy for anxiety (chart on pp. Focus on the drug class, mechanism of action, adverse effects, and contraindications of the drug class. It is important not to stereotype older adults, as everyone ages differently. The 5 senses and brain function begin to diminish but the extent between people will vary. Nurses need to be aware of sensory conditions, motor conditions, medical conditions that could have an impact on the patient. Identify mutual goal for treatment: formulate a plan of care. Abnormal liver enzyme levels can explain irritability, depression and lethargy. Mental status examination: mse is a part of assessment in all areas of medicine.

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