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245 _aVarcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing
_b :a clinical approach
250 _a8th ed.,
260 _aSt Louis, Missouri
_bElsevier
_c2018
300 _axxiv, 665pages: color illustrations ; 28cm
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520 _aDivided 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
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