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Authors

  1. Ahern, James MSN, RN
  2. Kumar, Coleen MSN, RN

Abstract

An acute care patient with a mental illness offers unique challenges for nurses. We provide you with an overview of the four most common mental disorders and their current treatment, along with a mental status assessment you can use in practice.