Build a solid foundation in psychiatric-mental health nursing with this comprehensive, evidence-based text! Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 10th Edition makes it easy to understand the complexities of psychiatric disorders and how to provide quality mental and behavioral health care. Clinical chapters follow the nursing process framework and progress from theory to application, preparing you for practice with real-world examples. Other notable features include illustrated explanations of the neurobiology of disorders, DSM-5-TRT criteria for major disorders, and nursing care plans. A market leader in RN psychiatric nursing, this text includes new Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam content to prepare you for success on your licensure exam. NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest research and clinical practiceNEW! Current coverage incorporates the 2021 AACN Essentials, the latest APA guidelines for patient care, and the most up-to-date DSM-5-TRT contentOrder of clinical chapters mirrors that of the DSM-5-TRT, and many of the major disorders are accompanied by specific DSM-5-TRT diagnostic criteriaSix-step nursing process is followed in clinical chapters, providing consistent guidelines for comprehensive assessment and interventionConversational, mentor-like writing style reinforces important information and helps in applying textbook content to the clinical settingCoverage of therapeutic communication techniques and nontherapeutic communication provides tips to help you build patient interaction skillsEmphasis on adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and trauma-informed care addresses the near-universal experience of trauma in individuals with psychiatric-mental health disorders and conditionsNext-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN)-style case studies and questions are provided at the end of each clinical chapter to support the development of clinical judgment skills and prepare you for licensureAdvanced practice treatm
