MMSE
What MMSE evaluates.
Cognition
This demonstrates willingness to spend time with client.
Offering self
Client’s right to make their own decisions.
Autonomy
Pretending the truth is not reality
Denial
Necessary attitude of nurse on MH units.
non-judgmental
How attention span & ability to calculate is measured on MMSE.
Ability to count backwards by 7’s.
Technique used to determine if the message received was accurate.
Clarification
Criteria for involuntary admission to MH facility.
Danger to self or others
Use of childlike or primitive behaviors that do not correlate with client’s current developmental level.
Regression
Limits set for relationship between nurse & client.
Professional boundaries
Physical skill evaluated in MMSE.
Ability to write
Technique using the client’s exact words to clarify message.
Restatement
Exception to client confidentiality in MH facility.
Threat of harm to 3rd party
Creating reasonable & acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior.
Rationalization
How MH units maintain continuity of care with clients.
same staff
How to assess ability to adhere to treatment
Ability to follow commands
Conveys objective awareness & understanding of feelings, emotions, & behaviors of others.
Empathy
When seclusion is inappropriate for client on MH unit.
When client is suicidal
Attributing unacceptable thoughts/feelings onto ones who does not have them.
Projection
How nurse maintains safety of various clients in MH unit.
Set limits for behaviors on unit
Client able to open eyes & respond but is drowsy and falls asleep readily.
Lethargic
Technique facilitates spontaneous responses & interactive discussion.
Open-ended questions
Client admitted involuntarily must give this for any treatment following admission.
Informed consent.
Dealing with unacceptable feelings/impulses by unconsciously substituting forms of expression.
Sublimation
Indication of client readiness for discharge.
Willingness to adhere to treatment