Practical Procedures list : Psychiatric / Mental health nursing

Psychiatric / mental health nursing

             i.        Psychiatric history taking

a.        ___________

b.       ____________

            ii.        Mental status examination

a.       ____________

b.       ____________

          iii.        Process recording

a.       ____________

b.       ____________

          iv.        Administration of psycho pharmacological agents

a.       Antipsychotics

b.       Antidepressants

c.       Mood stabilizers

d.       Anxiolytics

e.       Deterrent agents

           v.        Pre , intra and post ECT care

          vi.        Restraining the patient

a.       Mechanical restraints

b.       Chemical restraints

         vii.        Assisting with occupational therapy

       viii.        Assisting with psychotherapy

          ix.        Organizing activity therapy

           x.        Case study

          xi.        Care plan

         xii.        Case presentation

       xiii.        Drug book

       xiv.        Therapeutic nurse patient relationship

        xv.        Psycho education

       xvi.        Psychological assessment of the family

      xvii.        Observation visit to:

a.       Oldage home

b.       Differently abled special children