MN568 Advanced Practice Nursing

Topic: Psychosocial Disorders (Substance abuse, dependence, and addictions)

For your assigned topic (Substance abuse, dependence, and addictions)

Discuss the incidence and prevalence of the disorder,

pathophysiology from an advanced practice perspective,

physical assessment and examination, 

evidence-based treatment plan and patient education, 

Follow up and evaluation to assess the efficacy and outcomes of the evidence-based treatment plan for management of an episodic, acute, and chronic case involving the pathology(s) you are sharing.