Margaret JordanHalter,Christina A. Fratena
Varcarolis' Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care: An Interprofessional Approach
Varcarolis' Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care: An Interprofessional Approach
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The Varcarolis Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care, 7th Edition is a comprehensive clinical reference guide that provides an interprofessional approach to psychiatric nursing care, based on patient problems and the latest DSM-5 criteria. It offers clear, concise coverage of the nursing process, psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and brain stimulation therapies, and includes assessment guides, ICNP nursing diagnoses, and updated guidelines for evidence-based practice.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 536 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
This comprehensive clinical reference offers an interprofessional approach to psychiatric nursing care, based on the latest DSM-5 criteria. The Varcarolis Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care, 7th Edition, provides invaluable guidance for planning individualized nursing care across various settings, including inpatient units, home care, and community care. With a focus on the nursing process, the manual covers a wide range of topics, from disorders and psychiatric crises to psychopharmacology. Authored by esteemed educators Margaret Jordan Halter and Christina A. Fratena, this manual serves as a valuable companion for developing psychiatric nursing care plans.
The DSM-5-based psychiatric diagnoses, criteria, and organization in the manual aid in accurate patient assessment and diagnosis. Clinical coverage of major psychiatric disorders simplifies complex material, offering essential insights into assessment findings, diagnostic cues, nursing diagnoses, etiology, outcome criteria, and interventions. Chapters on psychopharmacology provide comprehensive information on drugs such as antipsychotics and antidepressants, while coverage of brain stimulation therapies includes electroconvulsive therapy and vagus nerve stimulation.
Assessment guides, including tables, charts, and questionnaires, assist in patient diagnosis and care. Additionally, the manual incorporates International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) nursing diagnoses, which are straightforward, evidence-based terminology that can be easily translated across settings and disciplines. Updated guidelines promote evidence-based practice in psychiatric nursing care, ensuring practitioners deliver the highest quality care to their patients.
The manual also includes current FDA-approved medications and biological treatments for psychiatric disorders, providing practitioners with the most up-to-date information on available therapies. Whether you're a novice psychiatric nurse or a seasoned professional, the Varcarolis Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care, 7th Edition, is an essential resource for delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals with mental health challenges.
Weight: 406g
Dimension: 112 x 186 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323793056
Edition number: 7 ed
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