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What is a significant contribution of epidemiological studies in mental health care?
What is a significant contribution of epidemiological studies in mental health care?
- Identifying risk factors that contribute to the development of a disorder. (correct)
- Determining the exact causes of all mental illnesses.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of all treatment options.
- Providing access to psychotherapy for all individuals.
Which activity would be suitable for a basic level nurse working with a mental illness patient?
Which activity would be suitable for a basic level nurse working with a mental illness patient?
- Conducting psychotherapy for the patient.
- Prescribing antidepressant medication as needed.
- Treating major depressive disorder through medication adjustments.
- Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic. (correct)
Which statement about mental illness reflects its complexity?
Which statement about mental illness reflects its complexity?
- Mental illness is evaluated primarily by individual control over their actions.
- Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, and societal definitions. (correct)
- Mental illness is a straightforward assessment based solely on behavior.
- Mental illness does not vary across different cultures and times.
According to the World Health Organization's definition of health, which statement is accurate?
According to the World Health Organization's definition of health, which statement is accurate?
What is true regarding the relationship between mental and physical health?
What is true regarding the relationship between mental and physical health?
How should a nurse appropriately identify a patient experiencing manic behavior?
How should a nurse appropriately identify a patient experiencing manic behavior?
Which intervention should the nurse advocate for concerning mental health promotion in the adolescent population?
Which intervention should the nurse advocate for concerning mental health promotion in the adolescent population?
Which statement made by a patient indicates a healthy level of resilience?
Which statement made by a patient indicates a healthy level of resilience?
What statement reflects the nurse's understanding of how environmental factors influence mental health?
What statement reflects the nurse's understanding of how environmental factors influence mental health?
Which statement made by the nurse indicates a need for immediate intervention regarding stigmatization?
Which statement made by the nurse indicates a need for immediate intervention regarding stigmatization?
What is the best resource for a nursing student wanting to learn about symptoms of specific psychiatric disorders?
What is the best resource for a nursing student wanting to learn about symptoms of specific psychiatric disorders?
Which behavior demonstrates the most effective approach to communicating with individuals experiencing mental health challenges?
Which behavior demonstrates the most effective approach to communicating with individuals experiencing mental health challenges?
What should a nurse assess when considering the impact of socioeconomic status on a patient's mental health?
What should a nurse assess when considering the impact of socioeconomic status on a patient's mental health?
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Study Notes
Identifying Patients Respectfully
- Nurses should identify patients by their room number and observable behaviors, not by a diagnosis.
Mental Health Promotion
- Nurses should advocate for depression screening in adolescents and teenagers given the prevalence of depression in the American population.
Resilience
- Healthy resilience is demonstrated by:
- Not taking other people’s bad moods personally.
- Calming down before defending one's opinions.
- Acknowledging that discussing issues with a boss would help communicate effectively.
Environmental Factors and Mental Health
- Nurses should be aware of and assess a patient's cultural views on mental health, as these can impact care.
Stigmatization
- Statements that generalize about a specific group of people based on their race, ethnicity, or background are stigmatizing and need to be addressed immediately.
Resources for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a helpful resource for psychiatric-mental health nurses to understand the symptoms of mental illness.
Epidemiological Studies and Mental Health Care
- These studies help improve care by identifying risk factors for developing mental disorders and which treatments are most effective.
Nursing Care for Mental Illness
- Basic level Registered Nurses can teach coping skills for specific family dynamics related to mental illness.
Mental Illness
- Mental illness is influenced by culture, time in history, political systems, and by the groups defining it.
Overall Health
- Mental and physical health are interconnected.
- Poor physical health can lead to mental distress.
- There is a strong relationship between physical health and mental health.
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