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. Read the case scenario carefully and identify the key details and issues.
2. Conduct a mental status examination (MSE) to assess the person’s current mental state. An MSE typically includes the following: appearance and behaviour, speech and language, thought content, perception, mood and affect, cognition and insight.
3. Develop a clinical formulation that incorporates a biopsychosocial history and observations from the MSE. 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. Consider their physical needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs.
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. Identify ways to engage the person in a therapeutic relationship. Consider strategies such as active listening, empathy, and building trust.
8. Apply cultural safety by considering the person’s cultural background, beliefs, and values. Avoid making assumptions based on stereotypes or 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. Finally, remember to cite any sources used in your assignment and follow the appropriate referencing style.