Discussion 1
Explain the role of developmental stages across the lifespan.
1. How can the use of mental health screening tools assist the nurse practitioner in the diagnosis process for patients across the lifespan? Select a mental health screening tool. 2. What indicators, such as symptoms or observations, suggest implementing a mental health screening tool? 3. Describe a situation in which this tool would be used.
Support your answer with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources.
Discussion 2
A 33-year-old female patient presents in the clinic with complaints of feeling sad and depressed. After reviewing her clinical depression assessment, you have made the diagnosis of clinical depression based on her presentation.
You have chosen to prescribe a SSRI. 1. Address what patient education needs to be provided when prescribing this medication. 2. Include potential side effects and interactions with complementary and alternative medicine (Contemporary Alternative Medicine). 3. Identify nutritional and alternative medicine (CAM) that a patient could use with this disorder. 4. Discuss any referrals to specialists that may be needed for this patient. Include local, state, national, and global resources could you provide the patient? Support your answer with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources.