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Nursing Care Plan
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Nursing Problem
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Subjective:
>”Nay, kelan po tayo uuwi?” as verbalized by the patient

>”Nag-aaya na nga syang umuwi.” as verbalized by the caretaker

Objective:

>Patient is silent when hospital staff is around

>Patient does not have eye contact with the hospital staff

Fear related to hospitalization as manifested by alteration in behavior.

Hospitalization is usually perceived as a threat that is consciously recognized as a danger; and fear is a defensive mechanism in protecting oneself from any sense of threat

SOURCE:
Nurse’s Pocket Guide;
Doenges, Moorhouse, Murr

Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis;
Lynda Juall Carpenito-Moyet

Short term goal:
>To alleviate patient’s discomfort

>To enhance patient’s understanding of why such procedures and treatments are done

Long term goal:

>To develop patient’s confidence for future hospitalization

>Ascertain patient’s perception of what is occurring and how this affects life
If fear is left unchecked, can become disabling to the client’s life

>Determine patient’s age and developmental level
Helps in understanding usual or typical fears experienced by individuals

>Discuss patient’s perceptions and fearful feelings. Listen to patient’s concerns
Promotes atmosphere of caring and permits explanation or correction of misperceptions

>Provide information of verbal and written form. Speak in simple sentences and concrete terms
Facilitates understanding and retention of information

>Provide opportunity for questions and answer honestly
Enhances sense of trust and nurse-patient relationship

>Modify procedures, if possible
To limit degree of stress, avoid overwhelming a fearful individual

>Explain procedures within level of patient’s ability to understand and handle
To prevent confusion or information overload

>Support planning for dealing with reality
Assists in identifying

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