Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title or Book Title
Open Journal of Nursing
Volume
4
Issue
13
Version
Publisher's PDF
DOI
10.4236/ojn.2014.413096
Abstract
Medical surgical nurses frequently care for patients with psychiatric disorders as one in four people have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder. Since these nurses specialize in medical surgical nursing, they often feel they lack the expertise to care for patients with co-morbid psychiatric problems. This article presents three case studies and delineates nursing care strategies which could assist the medical-surgical nurses in caring for this population.
Related Pillar(s)
Study
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Siegel, Victoria EdD, CNS, RN, "Examination of Three Case Studies of Caring for Psychiatric Patients on a Medical Surgical Unit" (2014). Faculty Works: NUR (2010-2023). 9.
https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/nur_fac/9
