Mental Health Nursing Case Study Questions
Discuss 4 factors that place Ronald at risk for developing a mental illness.
List 3 priority nursing assessments. Why are each of these important?
List 3 priority nursing interventions. Why are each of these important?
Discuss how therapeutic communication will help the nurse care for Ronald and his family?
Provide 3 examples of how the nurse will employ therapeutic communication skills when caring for Ronald and his family.
Does Ronald’s behavior warrant involuntary admission to the hospital? Why or why not?
Discuss three legal/ethical considerations related to this case.