Psychiatric Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing Mnemonics

Yesss you know you’ve read about it and yes, you know that you got those signs memorized last night, but still, blank. No answer. Nada. What were those again? With so much to do, tons to read about and lots to memorize in so little time, you sometimes just couldn’t help but experience a bit […]

Neurological Nursing

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM BRAIN SPINAL CORD PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CRANIAL NERVES—12 pairs SPINAL NERVES—31 pairs 8 CERVICAL 12 THORACIC 5 LUMBAR 5 SACRAL 1 COCCYGEAL AUTONOMIC NS SYMPATHETIC PARASYMPATHETIC

How to Manage Anger with Aggressive and Violent Behavior

Anger is an emotional response, which can be expressed in a healthy manner to solve problems or dysfunctional way. Psychotherapy, behavioral modification, and pharmacotherapy may be used for treatment of aggression or violent behavior. A conduct disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern whereby the child violates the basic rights of others. A client’s response […]

Nursing Interventions and Diagnoses for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Definition Characterized by persistent thought and urges to perform repeated acts or rituals, usually as a means of releasing tension or anxiety. The frequency and intensity of the ritualistic behaviors, such as handwashing, ordering, or checking, are time consuming (taking more than one hour per day) and cause marked distress, significant impairement, or interfere with […]

General Nursing Interventions for Mental Health Clients

Forming a one-to-one relationship with the client It will help the client to enhance communication, problem solving, and social skills. Coping skills and trust in relationships may be learned or enhanced. The nurse who establishes this relationship needs to be clear about its purpose and provide positive interaction with the client. Establishment of a specific […]