What are the roles and responsibilities of nursing?
Preparing patients for exams and treatment. Administering medications and treatments, then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions. Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team. Performing wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging them.
What are nursing interventions in mental health?
Psychosocial interventions include such strategies as stress management, self-coping skills, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation. They also include psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural strategies or motivational interviewing techniques.
What can the nurse do to promote mental health?
Mental health nurses work in a variety of settings and support and treat people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Just like in physical health, nurses can promote mental health by building good relationships with patients, encouraging healthy behaviours, and recognising and treating symptoms early.