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NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION  \nThe Psychiatric Nursing Assessment  \nChristine Carniaux-Moran  \nKEY TERMS  \nAffect  \nBiopsychosocial history Chief complaint Closed-ended questions Collateral history Concrete thought process Coping skills Countertransference  \nDelusions  \nDifferential diagnosis  \nDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., text revision (DSM-IV-TR) Empathy  \nGlobal assessment of functioning scale  \nHallucinations  \nHistory of present illness (HPI) Holistic psychiatric assessment  \nHomicidal thoughts Impulse contro~~l~~ Insight  \nJudgment  \nMental status examination  \nMood  \nMultiaxial DSM-IV-TR diagnosis  \nOpen-ended questions Physical assessment Psychiatric nursing interview Psychological tests Resistance  \nSelf-disclosure  \nSuicidal thoughts Therapeutic contract Transference  \n40 CHAPTER 3 The P© JsycaetsriacnBaursirtlnegttAPussbelissshmeersnt. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION  \nIntroduction  Cognitivefunctioning is best assessed by utilizing  \nThe evaluation of psychiatric clients is a multifac- a standard measure such asthe Mini-Mental State Examination. The social assessment consists of  \neted endeavor, most effectively performed by an  \nan exploration of cultural, environmental, and  \ninterdisciplinary team of mental health profes  \nsionals. A comprehensive, holistic psychiatric as- familial influences on the expression and experience of illness, and the spiritual assessment is an  \nsessment examines thephysical,psychological,    \n  exploration of the  client’s religiousand spiritual  \nintellectual, social, and spiritual aspects ofthe in  \ndividual. The physical assessment may include a dimensions (Table 3-1) .  \nThe psychiatric nursing evaluation covers the  \nphysical examination, a study of the client’s bio  \nassessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, and  \nlogic life stage and genetic predisposition, labora  \nplanning stages ofthe nursing process. The evalua  \ntory tests, and diagnostic tests such as magnetic  \n tion is ongoing; as more ofthe client’s history and  \nresonance imaging (MRI)and electroencepha-   \n new insights into his or her issues come to light, the  \nlography (EEG) . The psychological evaluation  \ndiagnosis and treatment plan evolve accordingly.  \nsurveys childhood experiences, personality, and  \ncurrent objective and subjective symptoms of  \npsychiatric illness. This information is gathered  Assessment   \nby interviewing the client and family, by performing a mental status examination, and by administering specific psychological tests and rating scales.  \nThe ability to assess clients is one of the psychiatric nurse’s most important skills. The assessment process defines the client’s problem and allows  \nTable 3-1 Holistic Psychiatric Nursing Assessment  \n\n| Assessment Tool Component Parts Dimension Addressed |\n| --- |\n| Biopsychosocial history Chief complaint Psychological\u003Cbr>History of present illness Psychological\u003Cbr>Psychiatric history Psychological\u003Cbr>Alcohol and substance use history  Psychological\u003Cbr>Medical history   Physical\u003Cbr>Family history Psychological, physical, social\u003Cbr>Developmental history Psychological, physical, social\u003Cbr>Social history Social\u003Cbr>Occupational/educational history Social \u003Cbr>Culture  Social \u003Cbr>Spirituality Spiritual\u003Cbr>Coping skills Psychological\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n| \u003Cbr>Mental status examination Behavior and appearance Psychological, physical, social\u003Cbr>Emotions: mood and affect Psychological\u003Cbr>Speech Psychological, physical, social, intellectual\u003Cbr>Thought process and content Psychological, social, intellectual, spiritual\u003Cbr>Perceptual disturbances Psychological, physical\u003Cbr>Impulse control Psychological, physical\u003Cbr>Cognition and sensorium Intellectual, physical\u003Cbr>Knowledge, insight, and judgment Intellectual, psychological\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Psychological tests Multiple tools, including rating scales Psychological, intellectual\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Physical assessment\u003Cbr>Physical examination\u003Cbr>Assessment of activities of d","cbCaitXDwiFTIvzS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitXDwiFTIvzS","pdf",3081677,26,"English","# Introduction\n# Assessment\n## Table 3-1 Holistic Psychiatric Nursing Assessment\n# Tools and Guidelines","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of holistic psychiatric nursing assessment?\",\"answer\":\"It defines the client’s problem and establishes the baseline functioning needed to evaluate and respond to the treatment plan while supporting appropriate nursing diagnosis and care planning.\"},{\"question\":\"Which dimensions are covered in a comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessment?\",\"answer\":\"The assessment considers physical, psychological, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects, including cultural and environmental influences.\"},{\"question\":\"What tools and components are included in the holistic psychiatric nursing assessment table?\",\"answer\":\"The table lists biopsychosocial history components, mental status examination domains, psychological tests, and physical assessment elements such as physical examination, activities of daily living, and laboratory/diagnostic tests.\"}]","The Psychiatric Nursing Assessment - Chapter 3 | PDF",1790768690,66]