Nsg Diagnosis:
Administer medications as
Potential for mood disturbance,
s/sx related to diagnosis of
depression.
Rationale:
Encourageing pt to express
Feelings will provide support
and caring.
Activities often help one feel
Better and less tired.
Medications often have several
Side effects so monitoring pt
for worsened condition is
important.
Nsg Interventions: Evaluation:
Will remain free of s/sx of
ordered and monitor for side distress, symptoms of
effects, effectiveness depression, anxiety or sad
mood by/through 6 hr
Arrange for visits with clergy or shift.
spiritual leadership as desired.
Will exhibit indicators of
Arrange for psych consultation depression, anxiety or sad
asAssess/record/report
ordered by primary MD.
to MD prn mood less than daily by end
s/sx of depression, including of 2 weeks.
hopelessness, anxiety, sadness,
insomnia, anorexia, verbalizing
negative statements, repetitive
anxious or health-related
Discuss with patient/resident
and family any concerns, fears,
issues regarding health or other
subjects.
Encourage adequate rest periods.
Encourage and allow open
expression of feelings. Reinforce
appropriate expression of
feelings.
Encourage physical mobility,
exercise daily as tolerated.
Invite to activities of choice.
Offer to escort him/her to
activities if desired.
Involve in developing an activities
program that is of interest and
accommodates current cognitive
and physical status.
Notify MD asap of any suicidal
ideations or self-harming
Pharmacy review monthly or per
protocol.