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Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, the

student should be able to

1.Describe characteristics of
mental health and mental
illness.

2.Discuss the purpose and
use of the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders
(DSM-IV-TR).

3.Identify important histori-
cal landmarks in psychi-
atric care.

4.Discuss current trends in
the treatment of people
with mental illness.

5.Discuss the American
Nurses Association stan-
dards of practice for
psychiatric-mental
health nursing.

6.Describe common student
concerns about psychiatric
nursing.

Key Terms

asylum

case management

deinstitutionalization

Diagnostic and Statistical

Manual of Mental

Disorders (DSM-IV-TR)

managed care

managed care organizations

Foundations

of Psychiatric-

Mental Health

Nursing

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mental disorder

mental health

phenomena of concern

psychotropic drugs

revolving door

self-awareness

standards of care

utilization review firms