Ineffective Individual Coping

Published on Monday October 12th , 2009

Ineffective
Individual Coping

(_)Actual (_)
Potential

Related
To:
[Check
those that apply]
(_)
Illenss:____________________________
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(_) Other:_____________________________

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As
evidenced by:
[Check
those that apply]
Major:

(Must be
present)		 (_)
Change in usual communication patterns (in acute).
(_) Verbalization of inability to cope.

(_) Inappropriate use of defense mechanisms.
(_) Inability to meet role expectations.
Minor:

(May be
present)		 (_)
Anxiety (_) Reported life stress. (_) Inability to
problem-solve.
(_) Alteration in social participation. (_) Destructive
behavior toward self or others.
(_) High incidence of accidents. (_) Frequent illnesses.
(_) Verbalization of inability to ask for help. (_)
Verbal manipulation.
(_) Inability to meet basic needs.

 

Date &
Sign.		 Plan and Outcome
[Check
those that apply]		 Target
Date:		 Nursing Interventions
[Check
those that apply]		 Date

Achieved:
  The
patient will:

(_)
Verbalize feelings related to emotional state.

(_) Identify
individual strengths.

(_) Identify coping
mechanisms (new and old).

(_) Utilize effective
coping mechanisms as evidenced by:

 

 

(_) Other:

 

   (_)
Encourage verbalization of feelings, perceptions, and
fears.

(_)
Assist to set realistic goals.

(_) Encourage
independence by:
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(_) Assist with
identification of petential solutions to present
problems.

(_) Consult with:

  • Pastoral care
  • Social services
  • Psych services
  • Other:

(_) Identify problems
that cannot be controlled.

(_)
Other:________________
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