This book focuses on integrating mental health care into medical-surgical nursing practice. The book explores how medical-surgical nurses can recognize and address mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and delirium in hospitalized patients. It provides strategies for managing patients with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, ensuring that both are addressed simultaneously. The text emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care and collaboration with mental health professionals. This book is a vital resource for nurses who want to provide holistic care to patients with medical-surgical needs and mental health challenges.
Wyatt McBride is an expert in mental health considerations in medical-surgical nursing, focusing on the psychological and emotional needs of surgical patients. His research includes addressing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress in patients undergoing surgery. Wyatt advocates for the integration of mental health care into surgical nursing practice. He trains nurses to recognize and address the mental health needs of surgical patients.