Essay On Holistic Nursing

Holistic Nursing Holistic nursing care involves taking care of the patient as a whole and this includes the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental well- being (Doosey and Keegan, 2013). As a nurse, taking care of these modalities will assist with promoting healing within and allow the patient to cope with their illnesses. An interview was conducted with a close family member in order to develop a holistic care plan. The family member sometimes struggles with dealing and coping with the current symptoms related to their illness. This essay will discuss the family member demographic information, which includes the following: their past and present health status, and present concerns. Second, there will be a discussion on the family member coping patterns, health values, social support, spiritual practices, and personal health goals.
Mrs. V.H. physical states of condition is between good and fair. There are times in which she may experience difficulty with breathing while walking short distance. Mentally, Mrs. V.H. is determined to lose weight and stop taking majority of her medication. Mrs. V.H. is hoping that one day, the only type of medication she will be taking is her inhaler. “I find the struggle for me losing weight and controlling my blood sugar is being on prednisone every day. I have a strong faith in the almighty God and I believe he will heal me from my illnesses” ” (V. Holmes, personal communication, May 27, 2016). Mrs. V.H. reports there are times in which she may experience anxiety attacks related to stress of not being able to tolerate shorter distance of walking. Inspite of the Mrs. V.H. current health condition and changes with her physical body over the years, she still believes God will heal her health and give her the strength she need to get well