Acute and chronic psychosis care balances crisis stabilization in acute phase with long-term recovery support in chronic phase through medication management and psychosocial interventions. Acute psychosis: ensure safety; reduce stimulation; administer antipsychotics; build therapeutic alliance; assess for medical causes; and involve family. Chronic psychosis: medication adherence support; symptom management; functional rehabilitation; community integration; relapse prevention; and quality of life focus. Nursing approaches differ: acute - more directive, safety focus; chronic - collaborative, recovery focus. Documentation tracks symptom changes, functioning, and recovery goals. Family psychoeducation reduces relapse. Comorbid conditions (substance use, depression) addressed. Nurses advocate for least restrictive treatment. Transition from acute to chronic care requires continuity. Recovery model emphasizes hope even in chronic illness. Physical health monitoring important (antipsychotic side effects, higher mortality from medical conditions). Cultural considerations in symptom expression and treatment.

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Zambia

• ivwananji siwale – 29 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies