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Does any one have any tips for psychiatric nursing and learning defense mechanisms

i am getting ready for my psych mid-term, in two weeks. i am having trouble answering the psych questions, meaning picking the best answer. the ones that really get me are the ones involving the defense mechanisms because there are a few that are quite similar.

i have made note cards, study my disk from my nclex prep book, med/surg book and the end of chapter questions. i still feel that i am really weak in knowing exactly what defense mechanism is being used and just psych questions in general.:crying2:

i recently purchased and am waiting for reviews and rationales for mental health nursing and i have nursing in a flash for psychiatric nursing. does anyone know of any resources where i can sharpen my skills in identifying defense mechanisms?

i would greatly apprecitae any suggestions!!!:uhoh3:

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    I liked, as a great pocket reference:

    Psych Notes, Clinical Pocket Guide, by Darlene D. Pederson. It's a great condensation of (basically) what you need to know for a psych rotation. It covers assessments, disorders/interventions, drugs/labs, therapeutic/crisis interventions, substance use, and client/family education. It also covers defense mechanisms, giving examples. Good luck!

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    All of the new grads swear by the above mentioned book. Especially the RNs who are writing more care plans.

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