Summary: Welcome to Episode 145 of the Nursing Show The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). Subscribe to the Podcast MP3 Audio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-show-online-radio/id271728764#) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?Nursing%20Show=http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://nursingshow.com/feed/) ---- Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386460885#) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?Nursing%20Show=http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/studio_video/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/studio_video/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://nursingshow.com/feed/) ----------------------------------- Sponsors NursingTopStudent.com (http://nursingtopstudent.com/) all of the tools student nurses need for less than $1 a day. Audio and video study aids plus a whole lot more! More than 200 files and counting! Join Us Now! Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) GoToMeeting.com/podcast (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) ----------------------------------- News-- Better Treatment for A-fib and Risks (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197878.php) Smart Stem Cells Repair Hearts (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197933.php) Cheaper Generics Just as Good as Branded BP Meds (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118888) ----------------------------------- Tip of The Week- Psychological Assessment Review Psychological assessment is basically gathering information or testing a person to evaluate a mental health complaint. It explores the patient's personal history including the presenting problem, when it started, medical and psychological history, substance abuse, mental status evaluation, and more. In assessing behavioral or psychological patients, nurses should keep in mind the communication techniques for these types of patients watch out for defense mechanisms displayed by the person interviewed and be able to get through those barriers for a more effective assessment. To get the most out of the interview, nurses should start with open ended questions and proceed with leading questions focusing on the patient's feelings. Since the mental and emotional stability of the patient can not be ensured, it is best to conduct the assessment process in a safe environment such as the nurse will not be in a cornered area and the objects that can pose physical threat are not within the patient's reach. For more tips and interview techniques for psychological patients, nurses and nursing students can follow the links below. History and Mental Status Examination (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/293402-overview) Defense Barriers to Communication (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0843/is_n5_v16/ai_9009902/?tag=content;col1) Psychological Assessment (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0843/is_n5_v16/ai_9009902/?tag=content;col1) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter (http://www.nursingshow.com/blog) in your email inbox. NursingShow@gmail.com (mailto:nursingshow@gmail.com) Other Podcasts from Jamie Davis: * The MedicCast (http://mediccast.com/blog) (for EMTs,
