Chapter 32: Serious Mental Illness (Objectives)

Question 1

discuss the effects of serious mental illness (SMI) on daily functioning, interpersonal relationships, and quality of life

Question 2

describe three common problems associated with serious mental illness

Question 3

describe anosognosia and its impact on accessing treatment and maintaining treatment adherence

Question 4

discuss five evidence based practices for the care of individuals with SMI

Question 5

explain the role of the nurse in the care of people with serious mental illness

Question 6

develop a nursing care plan for an individual with serious mental illness

Question 7

discuss the causes of treatment non adherence and plan interventions to promote treatment adherence

Question 8

identify current issues affecting individuals with serious mental illness such as outpatient commitment and incarceration