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Give your own Opinion about her theory, provide your own definitions for: Self-Care, Dependent-Care, Self-care deficit and Dependent-Care deficit

· Give your own Opinion about her theory, provide your own definitions for: Self-Care, Dependent-Care, Self-care deficit and Dependent-Care deficit Read chapter 14 about Dorothea Orem’s Theory: “Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing” and look for at least one article online about her theory. ·        Give your own Opinion about her theory, provide your own definitions

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Identify one other type of psychotherapy that will effectively manage paranoid personality disorder.

Alternative Therapy : Identify one other type of psychotherapy that will effectively manage paranoid personality disorder. Mindfulness Meditation: helps reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and feelings of paranoia. Art therapy: helps to serve as a source of distraction from disturbing or paranoid thoughts. Health Promotion: I reviewed medical /psychiatric histories with the patient and educated the

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Reflections:

Reflections: R.H is a 46-year-old African American female who reports feelings of suspicion towards her neighbors. This patient said that her anger and distrust has caused several fights. She also reported noncompliance to her medications and intermittent non commanding auditory hallucinations. Firstly, obtaining the patient’s consent and right to confidentiality of care is essential. Furthermore,

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Delusional Disorder Persecutory

Delusional Disorder Persecutory Type: 297.1 (F22) Delusional disorder is characterized by one or more delusions occurring within 1 month or more ( American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Symptoms of Persecutory delusional disorder include the belief that there is a conspiracy against the individual, feelings of being cheated, spied upon, spitefully maligned or followed. People with persecutory

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Borderline Personality Disorder: 301.83 (F60.3)

Borderline Personality Disorder: 301.83 (F60.3) A borderline personality disorder is linked with an extensive pattern of unpredictable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect with noticeable impulsivity, which begins in early adulthood ( American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Symptoms of borderline personality disorder include averting thoughts of abandonment, constant feelings of emptiness, unstable interpersonal relationship with intense idealization

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Mental Status Examination:

Mental Status Examination: R.H is a 46-year-old African American female who appeared appropriately dressed. She was calm, attentive and intermittently avoided eye contact. She did not reveal signs of psychomotor retardation but had a crying episode during the interview. The speech was coherent, fluent, and normal in rate, rhythm, and articulation. Language skills were average.

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Substance Current Use: The patient denies substance/ illicit drug current use.

Substance Current Use: The patient denies substance/ illicit drug current use. Substance Use History: Previous marijuana (cannabis) use. Previous Psychiatric Hospitalization: The patient reported one-time psychiatric hospitalization. Family Psychiatric History/Substance Use: The patient reports autism (son) and denies family suicide attempts and substance use. Medical History: seizure disorder, hypothyroidism. Current Medications: paroxetine (paxil) 30mg p.o

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The audience will understand how to diagnose paranoid personality disorder accurately.

NRNP/PRAC 6665 & 6675 Comprehensive Focused SOAP Psychiatric Evaluation Template Week 4: Grand Rounds Discussion: Complex Case Study Presentation College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University PRAC 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II Graduate Studies Date: At the end of the presentation, the audience will understand the objectives below. Objectives for this presentation: 1. The audience

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