Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Foundations — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 61: Saunders
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...