Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Mental Status Exam Training Discussion

I’m working on a nursing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

The psychiatric nurse practitioner uses the DSM-5 criteria when assessing a patient’s presenting symptoms to assist in formulating a treatment plan. Best practice includes incorporating a holistic approach when providing care. Watch this mental status exam and answer the following questions:

1. 1. Looking at the video, what seems to be happening to this patient?; what part of the brain controls the emotions displayed by this patient?
   2. What are the important ethical considerations? Discuss your position and thoughts on all ethical considerations when caring for a patient with mental conditions.
   3. Looking at the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis, do you think classification can affect the patient’s treatment outcome?

Please watch the following video clip and write up the mental status of the patient.

Mental Status Exam Training, part 2. Thought Process

Mental Status Exam Training, part 2. Thought Process (Links to an external site.)