Part 1

Select one (1) mental health disorder and one (1) medical disorder covered within the modules of NUR212 as a basis for your paper. (It must be a disorder that is covered in the content of this course. Other disorders will not be graded.) Compare the two (2) disorders demonstrating similarities and differences. Discuss how the efforts and resources required to manage the disorders compare to one another. Is the burden a patient with a mental health disorder endures comparable to the burden experienced by a patient with a medical disorder? Explain your response.

Identify two (2) issues that may arise for the patient and/or family when caring for the patients with the identified disorders. Provide two (2) descriptive examples.

Part 2

Identify ethical and legal implications the RN considers when caring for patients with a mental health disorder and medical disorder.

Discuss similarities and differences in the RN's approach to address the identified implications.

Part 3

Based on the disorders chosen above, adress the following:

Provide an example of how the interprofessional team members can provide collaborative and continuous care in the acute care setting. Discuss the role of the professional nurse within the team and provide three (3) examples. Describe how to ensure adherence to medication regimen and follow-up visits - Provide three (3) examples. What measures would evaluate the effectiveness of the interprofessional plan of care?
How does the RN evaluate the interprofessional team efforts and identify modifications that might be necessary?