TY  - BOOK
TI  - Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing:  :a clinical approach
SN  - 9780323389679
PY  - 2018///
CY  - St Louis, Missouri
PB  - Elsevier
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Divided into units covering foundations of psychiatric-mental health nursing, psychobiological disorders, therapeutic management, and special populations. Includes chapters on psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practice. Features case studies, clinical vignettes, and nursing care plans that emphasize patient-centered and recovery-oriented approaches.

Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of mental health nursing practice. It integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives to guide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders. The text emphasizes therapeutic communication, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration while aligning with current DSM-5-TR standards. Designed for nursing students and practitioners, it provides clinical reasoning tools, care plans, and real-world case studies to enhance competence in psychiatric nursing care
ER  -