Nursing Diagnoses in Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans and Psychotropic Medications

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8. Appetite changes (e.g., food cravings) 17. ForgetfulnessSymptomatology (Subjective and Objective Data)The following symptoms have been associated with PMDD (APA, 2000; Sadock & Sadock, 2007): 1. Feelings of depression and hopelessness 2. Increased anxiety and restlessness 3. Mood swings 4. Anger and irritability 5. Decreased interest in usual activities 6. Diffi16. Altered sexual drive 7. Anergia; increased fatigability18. Suicidal ideations or attempts 9. Changes in sleep patterns (e.g., hypersomnia or insomnia)^ 10. Somatic complaints (e.g., breast tenderness, headaches, 15. Olig uriaOther subjective symptoms that have been reported include: 11. Cra mps^ 12. Alcohol intolerance 13. Acne 14. Cy st it isedema) culty concentratingPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ●^321

and Interventionssevere with an anticipated or predictable end and a duration of less (Interventions are applicable to various health-care settings, such as inpatient and partial hospitalization, community outpatient clinic, home health, and private practice.)●[Possible nutritional alterations, including the following:[Imbalance in estrogen and progesterone levels]DefiPossible Etiologies (“related to”)than 6 months.Common Nursing Diagnoses ACUTE PAIN nition:Vitamin B defiGlucose tolerance flAbnormal fatty acid metabolism, which may contribute to alterations in prostaglandin synthesis Sudden or slow onset of any intensity from mild to ciencies uctuations

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