Discuss the concept of holistic nursing care

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Mental Health and Illness Assignment - Mental Health in the Community

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Question 1: Discuss the concept of holistic nursing care in mental health. Is it more or less holistic than other nursing disciplines? Explain your response. (150 words approximately).

Question 2: Discuss this statement and identify factors that contribute to mental illness. In your answer, you should also discuss why a physical health assessment is important when assessing and caring for a person with mental illness. (300 words approximately).

Question 3: Given that mental health consumers such as Hillary might not always present with a clearly defined set of symptoms, discuss how Lucy would assess and identify the issues affecting Hillary. (400 words approximately).

Question 4: Discuss two (2) interventions/recommendations (within the nurses scope of practice) to assist/support Hilary (and/or her family) - providing the rationale for your response. (250 words approximately).

Question 5: Identify two (2) immediate issues/concerns that Lucy needs to address concerning Sammy's current presentation; and outline two (2) possible interventions with regards these issues/concerns. Provide rationale to justify your answer. (350 words approximately).

Question 6: Consider co-morbidity (mental illness and substance misuse) on a person's mental health and wellbeing. Outline the potential impact and/or adverse effects that substance misuse may have on the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of an individual. (300 words approximately).

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