NURS 222 CH 1- ATI study guide 2023 updatedCH 1: Basic Mental Health Nursing Concepts

ASSESSMENTeach ancounter with a client involves an ongoing assessment Psychosocial Hx  Perception of own health, beliefs abt illnesses and wellness  Activity/leisure activities, how the client passes time  Use of subst/subst use d/o  Stress level and coping strategies, support systems Cultural beliefs and practices  Assess cultural health care beliefs, practices and beliefs  Assess for cultural factors that can impact the client’s care o Culture specific foods o Specific beliefs re health care o How does client culture view his diagnosis  The nurse awareness of culture alleviates stereotyping and stigmatizing  Interpreter when needed Spiritual and Religious Beliefs  Affect the way a client finds meaning, hope, purpose and sense of peace o Spiritualityclient sinternal values, sense of morality and how he views purpose of life (might not connect with religion) o Religionbeliefs accdg to an organized set