Select a client from the mental health clinical setting in which the nursing diagnosis Risk for Other/Self-Directed Violence is applicable and address the questions related to QSEN competencies below.
Introduction of the Client
a.Briefly describe the clients background (include their primary diagnosis, reason for admission, history of previous illness/admissions, family history, treatments, current psychotropic medications, etc.):
QSEN Competency: Patient-Centered Care
a.Describe two examples of how the interdisciplinary team demonstrated patient-centered care with this client:
b.Did shared decision-making occur between the healthcare team and client? If so, provide an example of this process. If not, provide an idea of how the healthcare team and client could collaborate on treatment decision(s) in the future.
c.Describe how you provided a caring and non-judgmental approach while engaging in a therapeutic relationship with this client.
d.Identify two specific therapeutic communication techniques you used when interacting with your client and at least one therapeutic communication technique you would like to incorporate next time:
Assignment 2
Instructions: Answer the following questions and submit by the due date determined on the course calendar.
1.What was the most rewarding experience during your mental health clinical rotation?
2.What was the most challenging experience during your mental health clinical rotation?
3.What specific experience(s) had significant impact on your understanding of mental health/illness while working with clients?
4.Is mental health nursing important in healthcare? Why or why not?
5.When reflecting on your first clinical day compared to the last, how have your perceptions, emotions, and/or behaviors changed?
6.What is one thing you have learned that you would like the public to understand about mental illness?
7.How will you apply the knowledge and/or skills you gained during your mental health clinical rotation to your professional practice in the future?
8.How will you become or maintain the role as a mental health advocate in your professional and/or personal life?