The psychiatric-mental health nurse is preparing to assess a patient who has been diagnosed with mental illness. What model will the nurse use for the framework of the patient's assessment?
1. Holistic
2. Spiritual
3. Biological
4. Psychosocial
Answer: 1
Explanation: In the psychiatric setting, nurses use a holistic model to collect information across the domains of wellness. The information collected informs care and forms the basis of the care planning process. This holistic model ensures that the nurse identifies physiological, psychological, sociological, spiritual, and cultural aspects of the patient's life and carefully examines how the current reason for presenting to treatment relates to and influences the patient's life.
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