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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Competency-Based Assessments

Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingCompetency-Based Assessments

Competency-Based Assessments

1 .
Do some research on the underdiagnosis of mental illness in primary care settings and how it affects overall client outcomes. Brainstorm what strategies you as a nurse can employ to enhance identification of mental health concerns during routine primary care visits.
2 .
Imagine a scenario in which a client expresses concerns aligned with the anti-psychiatry movement. As a nurse, how can you engage in a therapeutic conversation to address these concerns while respecting the client’s autonomy?
3 .
In what ways can technology and informatics contribute to the promotion of mental health awareness in the community, beyond individual client care?
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