Citation

Garbarino D. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2006; 44(7): 18-24.

Affiliation

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Westchester Division, White Plains, New York, USA. diana10994@yahoo.com

Comment In:

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 2006;44(12):8; author reply 8

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17310831

Abstract

1. Nurses' notes must reflect the assessment performed regarding their patients' risk factors, red flags, and protective supports, especially for suicidal patients. 2. Nursing interventions range from the least-restrictive methods to full restraints, if necessary to prevent patients from harming themselves. 3. Medications, such as antidepressant, antipsychotic, and antimanic agents, as well as benzodiazepines, have been shown to help psychiatric patients cope with depression, psychosis, and mood stability.

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