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Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions

Mental Health Question

1. UN Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness (1991) were released when it recognised that people with a mental illness were vulnerable, and were subject to a range of abuse. Focusing on Principle 9 ‘Treatment' discuss how this principle would affect the care provision of a person who was suffering from a mental illness that required treatment. For this question 100 words.

2. Identify the priority themes of The Australian National Mental Health Plan (2003-2008). Keep your answer to dot points. (50 words)

3. There are many different theories of personality development. Abraham Maslows renowned for his theory of human needs. What did Maslow identify as categories of human needs? (100 words)

4. What does the ‘nature vs nurture' debate propose? Provide one paragraph 100 words.

5. At various times through your shift, you have been chatting to a client who is about your age. At the end of your shift, the client asks you for your phone number, and suggests that you meet up for coffee after he/she gets out of hospital. The client tells you that you are the only person who has really understood and helped them, and that they want to continue being friends with you.

In 100 words, Identify and discuss what is occurring in this situation. In your response discuss transference and counter transference

6. Delirium is common in the elderly. It can be difficult to differentiate between delirium and dementia. Identify the difference between the two in relation to the timeframe of onset of changes in behaviour. Identify two possible reasons for a delirium to develop in an elderly person. Your answer should be 100 words.