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Chatur
Narcissistic
Personality
Disorder
is
characterized by a pervasive pattern of
grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for
admiration, and lack of empathy.
Individual psychotherapy is the most
effective treatment, and hospitalization is
rare unless comorbid conditions exist for
which
the
client
requires
inpatient
treatment.
Nursing Intervention:
The nurse must use self-awareness skills to
avoid the anger and frustration that these
clients behavior and attitude can engender.
Joy Lobo
Mood disorders are the most common psychiatric
diagnoses associated with suicide; depression is
one of the most important risk factors for it.
Major Depressive Disorder involves 2 or more weeks
of a sad mood or lack of interest in life activities with
at least four other symptoms of depression such as
anhedonia and changes in weight, sleep, energy,
concentration, decision making, self-esteem, and
goals.
NURSING INTERVENTION:
SSRIs
Cyclic Antidepressants
Tetracyclic Antidepressants
Atypical Antidepressants
Monoamine
Oxidase Inhibitors
Electroconvulsive therapy
Psychotherapy