Psychology

Sally, a nurse for community mental health is caring for 3 clients today. First, she meets Sam. Sam has been admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of psychosis and schizophrenia. Sally provides Sam with appropriate interventions to help stabilize his condition, monitors his compliance with medication, and conducts therapy sessions. Explain in 200 words.  1. Sally is using what level of prevention according to the Neuman Systems Model? 2. Give a few examples of nursing actions using Tertiary preventions as interventions.  For more information on Psychosis  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychosis

Eating Disorders Initial Post Due Wednesday at 11:59 pm and response due on Sunday at 11:59 pm Please discuss all three of these questions regarding eating disorders.  1.)  Compare and contrast the symptoms of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.   2.)  What role does media/or society play in the development of these disorders?   3.)  What are some important nursing considerations regarding the treatment of a client with eating disorders during inpatient hospitalization?  For more information on Anorexia Nervosa read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa

For this Discussion, review each of the clips in the media Disruptive Behaviors Part One and think about your reactions to the behavior exhibited in the media. Select one particular child or adolescent in the media and think about how your reactions to that child’s or adolescent’s behavior might impact a therapeutic relationship with that child or adolescent. Also, consider how you might transform any negative reactions you may have to the child or adolescent you selected to an appropriate therapeutic response. With these thoughts in mind: Post a brief description of the disruptive behavior you selected, and explain one way your reactions might positively or negatively influence the development of a therapeutic relationship with that child or adolescent. Then, explain one way you might transform a negative reaction into an appropriate therapeutic response and how. Be specific and use examples. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the week’s resources. For more information on Therapeutic Relationship  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapeutic_relationship

How would you make a distinction in a patient between having mental and emotional difficulties and having a psychological disorder? Give  specific examples and be thorough  For more information on Psychological Disorder read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_disorder

Create a 7-12-slide PowerPoint Presentation about the way drugs affect the brain. Include the following in your presentation:  Title and reference slide A description of the effects of addiction on the components of the central nervous system and other organs A description of the process of neurotransmission Detailed speaker notes that include what would be said if giving the presentation in person At least two scholarly sources  For more information on Effects of Addiction read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction

Review the topics in the course and choose a topic to focus your research paper on. Some suggestions include Pharmacological treatment for substance use disorders The history of the increase in opiate addiction Opiate replacement treatment approaches Detoxification from alcohol and opiates The psychopharmacology of methamphetamines For this week, select a topic and compile a list of references that you will use to support the content of your “Research Paper” assignment due in Topic 7. A minimum of six scholarly sources is required. For more information on Substance Use Disorders read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_use_disorder

Explain how culture affects both the development and expression of one’s personality For more information on Personality read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality

This research paper will be in APA style format. Be sure to have at least 8 credible sources in your paper. Your paper should be 4-5 pages with an annotated bibliography. Be sure to choose a topic from the RESEARCH topic list  (You must choose a different topic from your first research paper). Read Chapter 52  from your course textbook carefully. Part III Create your outline for your second research paper. Look over the APA sample outline provided in the Week 5 folder. You MUST do your outline like the APA sample. Topic:   Benefits of laughter/therapeutic value of laughter For more information on Benefits of Laughter read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughter

What are the physiological effects of benzodiazepine use?  How can these lead to addiction?  150 words Opiates that are prescribed are often abused. Describe the difference between using a medication verses abusing the medication.150 words For more information on Benzodiazepine  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine

Week 7 Discussion Question: Chapter 29, Mental Health Disorders Part two: Many older adults are prescribed psychotropic medications. What are the side effects of these medications and how do they impact the normal aging older adult? For more information on Psychotropic Medication read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoactive_drug