Mental Health

• Identify and describe how the nursing interventions for bipolar disorder that are implemented and evaluated as part of holistic patient care.
• Identify pharmacological interventions for mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, and explain the role of the registered nurse in managing adverse affects across the life span
• Evaluate the risks associated with using restraints as an intervention
• Contrast the use of restraints for children, adolescents, adults and older adults

Neurological

Nursing roles during Neurovascular Decline:

• Acute Stroke
• Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)

Explore, discuss, and identify common pharmacological interventions in caring for individuals with alterations in neurological function specifically seizures and stroke:

• Anticonvulsant (AED) drugs (a.k.a antiepileptic drugs)
• Osmotic diuretic

Renal

Explore, discuss and identify common pharmacological interventions in caring for individuals with alterations in renal function.

• Diuretics

Endocrine

Develop an understanding of the nursing process across the lifespan for individuals with alterations in endocrine function.

• Antidiabetic drugs