Reference no: EM133726453

Assignment: Mental Health Case Scenario

Case Scenario:

David has been admitted to the Behavioral Health Center with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.

He has had previous admissions to the unit for stabilization of the symptoms associated with paranoid schizophrenia. When the nurse meets David, he tells them that he saw two of the other nurses standing in the hallway, looking at him. He said that he was sure they were talking about him. He says that he wants to kill them before they get a chance to harm him.

I. What two client problems would be appropriate for the nurse to consider based on this nurse-client interaction?

II. What would be considered an effective nursing action based on the assessment?

III. What personal emotional responses should the staff be prepared to deal with when working with a client who has symptoms similar to David?

IV. Instructions Read Thoroughly: Familiarize yourself with the case, noting key elements like symptoms, medical history, and social factors affecting the patient.

V. Research: Conduct scholarly research to better understand the condition presented in the case study. Use at least five peer-reviewed articles to support your analysis.

VI. Ethical Considerations: Examine any ethical considerations associated with the case. For example, consider patient consent, confidentiality, and duty of care.

VII. Write 300 words reflection on what you have learned from this assignment and how it will impact your future practice.