Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing : concepts of care in evidence-based practice (Seventh edition)

TextTaxonomy and diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 with references for each DSM-5 diagnosisQuality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) activities with guidelines for attaining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to fulfill the initiative’s core competenciesTherapeutic communication icon that highlights talking points and interventions in the care plans to help students feel more comfortable with patientsHomework assignments at the beginning of each chapter to encourage critical readingEmphasis on holistic nursing to emphasize the physical, spiritual, and cultural aspects of psychiatric/mental health nursingCore concepts listed at the beginning of each chapter and defined in boxes throughout the textConcept map care plans for all major psychiatric diagnosesCare Plans for clients with DSM-5 diagnoses featuring interventions and rationales for commonly observed nursing diagnosesANA standards for clinical practice for DSM diagnoses and therapeutic interventions, as well as for aging individuals, bereaved individuals, and victims of abuse and neglectBoxes highlighting client/family education communications and tables listing important topics for discussion including client/family educationCase studies and exercises designed to stimulate critical thinking Davis EdgeThousands of NCLEX-style questions aligned to Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health NursingComprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect answers to promote in-depth understanding and to help students understand the logic behind each question. Test-taking tips to help prepare students for exams and reduce their anxietiesAlternate-format questions that build students' confidence for these tough more difficult types of questions, including "select all that apply" and "ordered response"Responsive design that allows access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devicesAccess your eBook to make studying and reviewing on the go even easier