Nursing Diagnoses in Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans and Psychotropic Medications

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asleep within 30 minutes of retiring and sleep 6 to 8 hours with-By time of discharge from treatment, client will be able to fall Within fi 4. Assist with measures that promote sleep, such as warm, non-30 minutes of retiring and sleep 5 hours without awakening, with use of sedative if needed.Long-term GoalGoals/ObjectivesShort-term Goalout a sleeping aid.6. Limit intake of caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, and 1. Keep strict records of sleeping patterns. 2. Discourage sleep during the day 3. Administer antipsychotic medication at bedtime 5. Performing relaxation exercises to soft music may be helpful Interventions with d ata are impor tant in planning care to assis t client with this problem.the client’s achievement of rest and sleep.prior to sleep.sleep at night.colas. does not become drowsy during the day.stimulating drinks; light snacks; warm baths; and back rubs.Caffeine is a CNS stimulant and may interfere with rst week of treatment, client will fall asleep within Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Selected Rationalesto promote more restful Accurate baseline so client ●^123

2 2506_Ch05_105-124.indd 0123 506 Ch 05 105 - 124 .indd • Additional information about schizophrenia may be located INTERNET REFERENCESOutcome Criteria 0 2. Client sleeps at least 6 consecutive hours without waking. 1. Client is able to fall asleep within 30 minutes after retiring. 3. Client does not require a sedative to fall asleep. • Additional information about medications to treat schizo- 123 at the following websites: d. http://mentalhealth.com a. http://www.medicinenet.com/medications/article.htm a. http://www.schizophrenia.com c. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplusphrenia may be located at the following websites: b. http://www.nimh.nih.gov c. http://www.nami.org/schizophrenia b. http://www.fadavis.com/townsend e. http://www.narsad.org 1 10/1/10 9:34:21 AM 0 / 1 / 10 9 : 34 : 21 AM
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