Problem: You interviewed a psychiatric patient who has a psychiatric disorder. Consider the elements of the psychiatric interview, history, and examination.
1. Choose 3 components of a psychiatric interview and discuss why these components are important. Need Assignment Help?
2. As a PMHNP, (a) explain the psychometric properties of each of the rating scales: PHQ-9, GAD-7, AIMS, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment, (b). Explain when it is appropriate to use this rating scale with clients during the psychiatric interview, and (c) how the scale is helpful to a nurse practitioner's psychiatric assessment.
3. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.