Describe your assessment process. What are some likely co-morbid conditions? List one nursing diagnosis and an appropriate nursing intervention.
What interdisciplinary referrals might be appropriate?
please use this case study to answer the question.
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During the assessment process, I would start by welcoming the patient and then listening to her story. Then, I would ask questions regarding her background, feeling, and beliefs. From her answers, I would be able to determine the possible mental health problems that S has. The assessment would also help me determine co-morbid conditions or the multiple mental health conditions in S’s mind. Based on her case, one of the co-morbid conditions is PTSD because she has experienced a traumatic event when her ex-husband abused her. Another condition is depression because she once developed suicidal ideation, which is a sign of depression. To be sure that the patient is having mental health problems, one of the nursing diagnosis is to test the
