Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood or Adolescence
Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood or Adolescence There is widespread agreement that children in our society must face an increasing number of complex challenges, such as drugs and alcohol, violence in…
Community-Based Care
Community-Based Care For many years, the majority of mental health care was provided in the hospital setting. Since the 1970s, many clients have been treated in less restrictive or community-based…
General Care Plans
General Care Plans The first two care plans in this section should be used in every client’s care because they address two of the most important facets of treatment: establishing…
Introduction
Introduction The Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans is intended as a resource in planning for each client’s care. Because each client is a person with a unique background and…
Key Considerations in Mental Health Nursing
Key Considerations in Mental Health Nursing The care plans in this book have been created with certain fundamental concepts in mind. These key concepts are critical considerations in planning care…
Using the Manual
Using the Manual The Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans is designed for both educational and clinical nursing situations. Because the care plans are organized according to the nursing process…
