Mental Health Nursing Flashcards
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Mental Health WHO
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state of well being in which an individual realises their own abilities, can cope with normal stressors and can make a contribution to their community
2
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WHO: Mental disorder
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diagnosable disorder that interferes with persons cognitive, social, emotional activities
3
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Role of mental health nurse
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- establish and maintain therapeutic relationships
- holistic ax
- work collaboratively
- admin meds
- document MSEs
- Monitor physical health
- Educate rights
4
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trauma informed care
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recognises that patients have experiences trauma.
5
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therapeutic relationship 4 stages
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orientation: identify issue
identification: client accepts help
exploitation: pt uses nurses help
resolution: client accepts goals, relationship terminated
6
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recovery
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active process, supporting a person to live their life how they want to
7
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recovery orientated
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- focus on strengths of pt
- partnerships with pt
- promote hope
- less restrictive
8
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active listening
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- techniques to convey to the patient that you are listening eg. paraphrase, clarify summarise
9
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appreciative listening
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- repetition, allowing space for the pt to talk
