Problem 1: The mental state examination is a formal assessment used in mental health. Please explain what the purpose of the mental state examination is. Name and describe the domains of the mental state examination. Provide three questions that could be used to assess one of the domains listed in your response (please clearly identify which domain you are assessing)
Problem 2: You are asked to give an education session about Trauma Informed Care to your peer students. Provide a description of trauma informed care, why it is important in mental health, and how would a mental health nurse would incorporate Trauma Informed Care in their practice
Problem 3: Define and describe Delirium Tremens. Briefly explain two risk factors that predispose a person to developing DT's. Discuss two nursing interventions that could be used for a consumer who is diagnosed with DT's. Name one medication that may be used for a consumer diagnosed with DT's and briefly explain why this may be required.
Problem 4: What psychoeducation should a nurse provide to a consumer who has been prescribed Clozapine? Discuss the following concepts in relation to the consumer who is on Clozapine:
a). Side effects
b). Indications
c). Monitoring
d). Consumer education
Problem 5: You are working as a nurse on an inpatient mental health unit. A consumer who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has approached you stating they feel the need to self harm. What alternate strategies or nursing interventions might you suggest could be used?
Problem 6: Australia's legal system requires health care clinicians to operate within a 'least?restrictive' framework. Discuss where this approach is evident in the legislation in your state. You will need to name the legislation you refer to in your answer.
Requirement:
Evidence of synthesis and critical inquiry in?expressed ideas, with accurate application of credible sources. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of culturally safe, therapeutic, diagnostic, and ethical considerations in a mental health context.
Reference requirement:
Referencing Style: APA 7th with in-text citation as well.
Minimum References: A minimum of ten high quality resources are to be used within 5 years recent references.
Suggested references (these references can be used even though its 10 years older):
Hercelinskyj, G. & Alexander, L. (2020). Mental health nursing: applying theory to practice. Cengage.
American Psychological Association (2013). The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5ed. American Psychological Association: Washington.
Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council. (2013). A national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services. Guide for practitioners and providers.
Australian Government National Mental Health Commission. (2021). Lived experience (peer) workforce development guidelines.
Australian Capital Territory (2015). Mental health act 2015.
Foster, K., Marks, P., O'Brien, A. & Raeburn, T. (2020). Mental health in nursing, 5th ed. Elsevier.
New South Wales Mental Health Act (2007). Mental health act 2007.
Queensland (2016). Mental health act 2016.
Victorian Mental Health Act (2014). Mental health act 2014.