Nursing Diagnoses in Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans and Psychotropic Medications

5. Performing relaxation exercises to soft music may be helpful Client will be able to fall asleep within 30 minutes of retiring ...

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tion. A disturbance in mood is the predominant feature of the which signifi● Moodfeatures may be present. A somewhat milder form ...

sidered to be the direct result of the physiological effects of a condition (APA, 2000). 1. ● exposure).Cyclothymic DisorderThe ...

2. Alterations in thought processes and communication pat-chapter will focus on the symptoms and treatment of bipolar mania.) 3. ...

Projection is a major defense mechanism. The individual (^) 13. As agitation increases, symptoms intensify. Unless the client 1 ...

Client will experience no physical injury.Long-term GoalShort-term GoalClient will no longer exhibit potentially injurious movem ...

[Paranoid ideation][Biochemical alterations][Repetition of verbalizations (continuous complaints, requests, Suicidal ideation, p ...

Try to redirect the violent behavior with physical outlets for 5. Intervene at the fi 8. Administer tranquilizing medications a ...

3. Client is no longer exhibiting hyperactive behaviors. Outcome Criteria[Lack of appetite][Refusal or inability to sit still lo ...

Determine client’s likes and dislikes, and collaborate with 5. Weigh client daily. 1. In collaboration with dietitian, determin ...

[Decreased ability to grasp ideas][Sleep deprivation]Within 1 week, client will be able to recognize and verbalize Short-term Go ...

Client is able to recognize thoughts that are not based in 5. Give positive reinforcement as client is able to differenti- 1. T ...

Interventions with Client will be able to defi 3. An attitude of acceptance will encourage the client to share 2. Avoid touching ...

ity of social exchange [Excessive use of projection—does not accept responsibility for Use of unsuccessful social interaction be ...

(^158) 6. Help client identify positive aspects about self, recognize 5. Help client recognize consequences of own behaviors and ...

Within 3 days, with the aid of a sleeping medication, client will Short-term Goal[Sleeping only short periods at a time][Numerou ...

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might not be available in the event of a panic attack (American onset of which are unpredictable, and manifested by intense or s ...

ring impulse to perform a seemingly purposeless activity. These persistent fears of specifiing a psychologically traumatic event ...