Nursing Diagnoses in Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans and Psychotropic Medications

9. Teach client about safe sex practices 13. Refer client to others who can provide assistance (e.g., case Answers to these questions at admission will initiate dis- 8. Teach client the basics of self-care (e.g., proper hygiene; 12. Assess mental health status. 10. Identify immediate problems and assist with crisis inter- 11. Tend to phy sic a l needs i m med iately. E n s u re t hat cl ient ha s t hor- c. Where are you going when you leave here, or where will or shelters may be the homeless client’s only resource in a knowledge if he or she is to become more self-suffimay be less likely to discontinue the medication if he or she to a shelter, a case manager or social worker may be the sible long-acting medication injections for client. sexually transmitted diseases.manager; social worker). charge planning for the client.vention. psychiatric care is provided. If possible, inquire about pos-have some form of mental illness. crisis situation.best link between the client and the health-care system to ough physical examination. facts about nutrition). social issues until physical problems have been addressed.does not have to take pills every day. you sleep tonight?Emergency departments, “storefront” clinics, The client must have this type of The client cannot deal with psycho-If the client is to be discharged Many homeless individuals Ensure that appropriate in an effort to avoid Homelessness The client cient.●^345

2 2506_Ch20_341-347.indd 0345 506 Ch 20 341 - 347 .indd 2. Client is able to verbalize signs and symptoms that should be Possible Etiologies (“related to”)●tion or immediate happening. 3. Client verbalizes knowledge of available resources from affect an outcome; a perceived lack of control over a current situa-Lifestyle of helplessness 1. Client verbalizes understanding of information presented Outcome Criteria 0 Defi[Homelessness] 3 45 reported to a health-care professional. which he or she may seek assistance as required.POWERLESSNESSregarding optimal health maintenance. nition:ensure that he or she obtains appropriate follow-up care. Perception that one’s own action will not signifi cantly 10/1/10 9:37:52 AM 10 / 1 / 10 9 : 37 : 52 AM