Problem 1: Discuss why it is important for students to have knowledge about mental health and mental illness in light of the high levels of people with a comorbidity of both physical and mental health issues and how one can impact the other.
Problem 2: Discuss why is it important for all nurses such to understand the recovery model of care utilised by mental health services to enhance their practice?
Problem 3: Discuss the importance of a mental state examination when undertaking a comprehensive assessment of a person in order to prioritise delivery of care.
Problem 4: Discuss the steps a nursing student or registered nurse should take to engage with and support a person with mental health needs in a hospital environment, for example in the Emergency Department, or on a busy medical ward, to ensure all their needs are met?