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Mental health nursing /

Fontaine, Karen Lee, 1943-

Mental health nursing / Karen Lee Fontaine, J. Sue Fletcher. - 4th ed. - Menlo Park, Calif. : Addison-Wesley, ©1999. - xxiii, 612 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. ₊ 1 computer disk (3 1/2 in.)

Rev. ed. of: Essentials of mental health nursing. 3rd ed. c1995. Includes three folded sheets of perforated nursing drug cards.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to mental health nursing -- The family and community in mental health nursing -- The role of cultural diversity in mental health nursing -- Neurobiology and behavior -- Communicating and teaching -- Common clinical problems -- Treatment modalities -- Psychopharmacology -- Anxiety disorders -- Eating disorders -- Mood disorders -- Schizophrenic disorders -- Personality disorders -- Cognitive impairment disorders -- Grief and loss -- Suicide -- Domestic violence -- Sexual violence -- Disorders of children and adolescents -- Disorders of older adults -- Psychological disorders -- Legal and ethical issues.

Disk contains approximately 150 NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions which emphasize the application of nursing care.


System requirements for accompanying computer disk: PC Windows.

0805316442 (alk. paper)

98023779

9807393 DNLM


Psychiatric nursing.

610.73/68

1998 J-869 WY 160 / F678m 1999
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