Mental Health Chapters 30-33 Assignment
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- George is dying of pancreatic cancer. His wife and adult children are asking about using hospice. Help George’s family make an informed decision by describing hospice care.
- What are some concrete ways in which you can help another to cope with loss? Identify specific components in the following areas:
a). How can you let George tell his story, and what is the potential therapeutic value of doing so?
b). What are some things you might say that could offer comfort?
- Duff is 75 years old and lives with her daughter’s family. She has moderate-advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Although Mrs. Duff’s family wants to keep her at home for as long as possible, they are overwhelmed by her needs and unable to leave her alone. What community supports might be best for Mrs. Duff? Explain your answer.
- John Yang, 42, dually diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis (marijuana) use disorder, is brought to the clinic by his mother, Mrs. Yang. Because they are new in town, she does not know what is available in the community. John takes haloperidol (Haldol), but Mrs. Yang says he often refuses it because of muscle rigidity and sexual side effects. They have tried several first-generation antipsychotic drugs without success.
- As a patient advocate, how might you respond to John’s medication nonadherence with first-generation antipsychotics?
- What obstacles to adherence exist for a dually diagnosed patient? What approach or change in treatment would offer John the best chance of success?
- Which resources mentioned in this chapter might be appropriate for John?
- Compare and contrast the roles of the forensic psychiatric nurse and the correctional nurse. How do their roles differ regarding their relationship with the patient?