Mental Health

2488: Week 3 Mental Health Clinical 

We have gone over Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety.

For the schizophrenia medical diagnoses, utilize the patient, Ken Jackson to answer the following: 

· one nursing diagnosis (p. 466 in Varcarolis or use Ackley Nursing DX Handbook). 

· 2 SMART patient goals (one short term and one long term) and 

· 2 nursing interventions for each goal for a total of 4 interventions.

SMART = Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timed 

1. Schizophrenia

a. Nursing diagnosis: Substance abuse

b. Patient Goal (SMART form): 

c. Nursing intervention

Note: Please use the attached information to complete the question above.