Last Minute Lecture

Mental Health Disorders & Psychiatric Interventions — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 62: Saunders Chapter 62 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri provides a detailed review of mental health disorders, diagnostic features, and nursing interventions essential for NCLEX-PN success. This chapter covers anxiety, mood, psychotic, personality, and neurocognitive disorders, with a strong focus on therapeutic communication, safety, and individualized care planning. Watch the video above for a complete lecture on psychiatric interventions, then explore the breakdown below to reinforce your mental health nursing knowledge. Anxiety Disorders Types include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Interventions vary by severity—from environmental control and reassurance to crisis intervention during...

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Foundations — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 61: Saunders Chapter 61 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri introduces the essential principles of psychiatric-mental health nursing, focusing on the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, communication techniques, and the legal and ethical standards of care. This foundation supports NCLEX-PN candidates in developing safe, culturally sensitive, and client-centered psychiatric nursing practices. Watch the lecture above for a complete overview of psychiatric nursing foundations, then review the detailed breakdown below to strengthen your NCLEX preparation. Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship Core characteristics: empathy, trust, respect, professional boundaries, and cultural sensitivity. Phases of the relationship: Preinteraction: self-reflection and chart review. Orientation: establishin...