Assessing and Treating Psychosis and Schizophrenia Walden University NURS 6630N Assessing and Treating Psychosis and Schizophrenia Introduction Treatment of psychosis and schizophrenia requires a series of decisions to manage a condition and minimize side effects. One of the best medications is Invega Sustenna 234mg IM XI, followed by 156mg after four days and monthly injections […]
ASSESSING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER Bipolar disorder is a unique disorder that causes shifts in mood and energy, which results in depression and mania for patients. These shifts can significantly impair daily functioning and lead to profound challenges in a patient’s life. Proper diagnosis of this disorder is often a challenge for two […]
Treatment Plan for Depressive Disorder: “Captain of the Ship” Project Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly recognized as primary care providers with full-practice authority in many states. This shift allows psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) to take on a leadership role in managing patient care. This paper outlines a comprehensive treatment plan for an adult […]
Focused SOAP Note Patient Information: D, 72-years old female. S. Chief Complaint (CC): Debilitating headache and neck pain HPI: Dickson is a 72-year old female who comes to the clinic with a debilitating headache and neck pain. The patient complains that the problem is not new, but has worsened in the last week and currently […]
