title: Managing acute psychotic disorders in an emergency department.
abstract: Emergency departments are frequently faced with managing agitated patients experiencing episodes of acute psychosis. Effective, efficient handling of these conditions is crucial in maintaining a safe environment. This article reviews the definition of the term psychosis. This article also considers the possible causes of psychosis, including differential diagnoses, and outlines treatment options and nursing interventions available in the emergency department.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Clinic, VA Medical Center, 500 Foothill Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT 84148, USA. lisa.Jensen@med.va.gov
authors.forename: Lisa A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D016529:Emergency Nursing; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004637:Emergency Services, Psychiatric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy