HLT51612 : Diploma of Nursing : Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions

Internal code : MAS2032 1. What is the purpose of the Mental Health Act? 1b. What are 3 of the key principles of the Mental Health Act? 1c. In your own words describe the difference between a voluntary client and one detained under the Mental Health Act 2000. This form is a controlled document and becomes uncontrolled when downloaded or reproduced Page 4 of 14 2. When admitted to an open or closed mental health unit, every client provides a urine sample for testing of illicit drugs such as marijuana, amphetamines and opiates. Explain why this happens and your responsibility as an Enrolled Nurse in this situation. 3. Research ‘case management’ and define the main characteristics of this approach and its differences from other patterns of nursing care. This form is a controlled document and becomes uncontrolled when downloaded or reproduced Page 5 of 14 4. (a) Using the Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia define your role as an Enrolled Nurse in protecting the cultural values and beliefs of an individual. (b) What would you do if the cultural values and beliefs of a client allowed euthanasia for a client who is suicidally depressed? This form is a controlled document and becomes uncontrolled when downloaded or reproduced Page 6 of 14 (c) What are some of the issues you would consider when admitting a client from another culture to a mental health facility? 5. Discuss the stigma associated with having a mental health problem and indicate how you think the role of the Enrolled Nurse can be used to reduce this stigma. ____________________________________________________________________________________