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.