Nursing Diagnoses in Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans and Psychotropic Medications

7. Administer vitamin and mineral supplements and stool 9. Stay w it h client during meals 1. Client has shown a slow, progressive weight gain during 6. Ensure that client receives small, frequent feedings, includ-11. Explain the importance of adequate nutrition and fl 3. Client is able to verbalize importance of adequate nutrition 10. Monitor laboratory values, and report signifiOutcome Criteria 2. Vital signs, blood pressure, and laboratory serum studies are 8. If appropriate, ask family members or signifi^142 hospitalization.within normal limits.and fl^ amounts of food may be objectionable, or even intolerable, to the client.softeners or bulk extenders, as ordered by physician.physician.bring in special foods that client particularly enjoys.ing nutritional status.support and encouragement.ing a bedtime snack, rather than three larger meals. edge regarding the contribution of good nutrition to intake. overall wellness.●^ uid intake.ALTERATIONS IN PSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATIONClient may have inadequate or inaccurate knowl- Laboratory values provide objective data regard-to assist as needed and to offer cant changes to cant others to Large uid

2506_Ch06_125-144.indd 0142 2506 Ch 06 125 - 144 .inddue to [internal] or external factors. Possible Etiologies (“related to”)[Depression][Repressed fears][Feelings of hopelessness][Anxiety][Hallucinations][Delusional thinking] Defi●[Verbal complaints of diffiDefi[Awakening earlier or later than desired][Interrupted sleep]Verbal complaints of not feeling well rested[Awakening very early in the morning and being unable to go d 0 back to sleep]DISTURBED SLEEP PATTERN 1 nition: ning Characteristics (“evidenced by”) 42 Time-limited interruptions of sleep amount and quality culty falling asleep] 1 10/1/10 9:34:37 AM 0 / 1 / 10 9 : 34 : 37 AM