The aim of this assignment is to help you to begin to use your professional and clinical judgement and to think like nurses working in mental health settings and/or in relation to the mental health needs of people regardless of the setting.

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1. Please read the entire case scenario and note the important details.
2. Conduct a mental status examination (MSE) to assess the person’s current mental state. A typical MSE includes: the person’s appearance, behaviour, language and speech, their thought content, perception and mood, as well as insight and cognition.
3. Use the MSE to develop a formulation of a MSE that includes a bio-psychosocial history. Use the information to identify possible contributing factors to the person’s mental health issues.
4. Use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to identify and prioritize the person’s needs. Think about their safety needs and social needs. Also, consider the esteem needs of each person.
5. Develop a nursing-oriented handover that can be used to communicate relevant information to other healthcare professionals who will be involved in the person’s care.
6. Identify best practice nursing interventions that can address the person’s mental health needs. Consider evidence-based interventions that are appropriate for the person’s specific disorder and situation.
7. Find ways to involve the other person in therapeutic relationships. Think about strategies like active listening, building trust, and empathy.
8. Apply cultural safety by considering the person’s cultural background, beliefs, and values. Do not make assumptions or stereotypes based on generalizations.
9. Apply the recovery model/philosophy by focusing on the person’s strengths and abilities, and supporting them in their journey towards recovery.
10. Remember to use the correct referencing style and cite all sources you used.