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Nursing Care Plan Cues Nursing Diagnosis Objectives Interventions Rationale Evaluation Short Term Independent

The nursing care plan is for a patient with a diagnosis of fear related to upcoming surgery. The short term objectives are for the patient to verbalize an understanding of their current situation and safety, display an appropriate range of feelings including lessened fear, and acknowledge and discuss fears in a healthy manner. The interventions include providing information verbally and in writing using simple terms, acknowledging fears are normal and allowing the patient to freely express themselves, and answering questions honestly. The long term objective is for the patient to demonstrate coping behaviors and use of resources.

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Nursing Care Plan Cues Nursing Diagnosis Objectives Interventions Rationale Evaluation Short Term Independent

The nursing care plan is for a patient with a diagnosis of fear related to upcoming surgery. The short term objectives are for the patient to verbalize an understanding of their current situation and safety, display an appropriate range of feelings including lessened fear, and acknowledge and discuss fears in a healthy manner. The interventions include providing information verbally and in writing using simple terms, acknowledging fears are normal and allowing the patient to freely express themselves, and answering questions honestly. The long term objective is for the patient to demonstrate coping behaviors and use of resources.

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Name of Patient: Diagnosis/Impression: NURSING CARE PLAN CUES NURSING DIAGNOSIS Fear related to incoming surgery

Age:

Room Number: Attending Physician:

Hospital Number:

OBJECTIVES Short term

INTERVENTIONS Independent Provide information in verbal and written form. Speak in simple sentences and concrete terms. Acknowledge normalcy of fear, pain, despair, and give permission to express feelings appropriately/ freely. Provide opportunity for questions and answer honestly.

RATIONALE

EVALUATION

Subjective

Objective

At the end of 2 hours nursing interventions, the client will be able to: Verbalize accurate knowledge of/sense of safety related to current situation Display appropriate range of feelings and lessened fear Acknowledg e and discuss fears, recognizing healthy

Facilitates understanding and retention of information.

To assist client /SO(s) in dealing with fear/situation

Enhances sense of trust and nurseclient relationship Limits conflicts

versus unhealthy fears Long term At the end of 2 days nursing interventions, the client will be able to: Demonstrat e understandi ng through use of effective coping behaviors and resources.

Present objective information when available and allow client to use if freely. Avoid arguing about clients perceptions of the situation. Encourage contact with a peer who has successfully dealt with a similarly fearful situation. Explain procedures within level of clients ability to understand and handle.

when fear response may impair rational thinking.

Provides a role model, and client is more likely to believe others who have had similar experiences (s) To prevent confusion/overl oad.

Provides ongoing assistance for individual needs.

Collaborative Refer to support groups, community

agencies/orga nizations as indicated.

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