Nursing Diagnosis: Sleep Deprivation

Nursing Diagnosis | Expected outcomes | Interventions | Rationale | Evaluation | Nursing Diagnosis: Sleep deprivation R/t: Age related sleeping problems and dementia. A.E.B: Verbal report of not sleeping well. Also maybe be caused by dementia. Nursing Diagnosis: Risk of hopelessness R/t: Client’s loss of family members in the past. A.E.B: Lack of eye contact, passive attitude, and deteriorating physical and mental condition. | Client will take part in relaxation techniques such as massage therapy and aroma therapy at least one time a week. Caffeine intake will be decreased. Client will not have any caffeine after 2 pm. Client will avoid the uses of loud T.V.’s and radios every night. Client
Client will make at least 2 simple decisions every day. Client will engage in group activities at least one time a week. | Assess level of anxiety. If client is anxious, use relaxation techniques. Assess and evaluate the client’s diet and caffeine intake. Keep environment quiet for sleeping. Use soothing sound generators. Follow guide lines for good sleep habits. Spend one-on-one time with the client. Involve family and significant others in Clients life. Encourage decision making in the daily schedule. Encourage client to participate in group activities. | The use of relaxation techniques to promote sleep in people with chronic insomnia has been shown to be effective. Caffeine often interferes with sleep. Caffeine after the use of 2 pm is associated with poor sleep. Attention to environmental noise can reduce or eliminate sleep. Ocean sounds promote sleep. Guidelines on sleep hygiene have been shown to effectively improve quality of sleep. Physical presence and active listening inspires hope in the client. Social support is a significant variable related to hope.