The most complete, easy-to-use resource on how to develop practical, individual care plans! The first half provides the diagnostic information needed to create a care plan while the second half covers the safe prescription and administration of psychotropic medications. The concepts covered can be applied to a variety of healthcare settings, from inpatient hospitalization and the outpatient clinic to home health and private practice.

Features:

• Organized by DSM-IV and NANDA Diagnoses
• Nursing diagnoses and interventions include the definition, possible etiologies and defining characteristics
• Drug classifications listing background assessment data, predisposing factors, symptomatology, and nursing diagnoses and interventions
• Unit on psychotropic drug classifications covering anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, antimanic agents, antipsychotics and antiparkinsonian drugs
• Insightful chapter on loss and bereavement

Mary C. Townsend, DSN, APRN, BC
Clinical Specialist/Nurse Consultant, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing;
Former Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Mental Health Nursing,
Kramer School of Nursing, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK