Thenursing interventionsfor dissociative disorders are: Promote client safety.Reassure client of safety and security by your presence.; dissociative behaviors may be frightening to the client. Assess for stressors.Identify stressor that precipitatedsevere anxiety; this information is necessary to the develo...
These interventions, particularly those that involve in-person and telephone contact, are effective for clients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. One ED study found a 30% lower suicide attempt rate with an intervention consisting of screening, providing basic written material on safety planning,...
Ifnursing interventions(quiet environment and firm limit setting) and chemical restraints (tranquilizers–e.g.,haloperidol[Haldol]) have not helped dampen escalating manic behaviors, then seclusion might be warranted. Non-antipsychotic medication approaches for agitation are discussed first, followed by a...