Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Adjustment Disorder Management
Category: Mental Health
Assessment
Patient presents with excessive worry, difficulty sleeping, and difficulty adjusting to a recent life change.
Diagnosis
Risk for anxiety related to difficulty coping with a recent life change.
Goals
Patient will demonstrate improved coping skills as evidenced by reduced anxiety and improved sleep.
Interventions
Assess patient's emotional and psychological status regularly. Provide supportive counseling to help patient develop coping strategies. Encourage patient to participate in stress-reducing activities such as exercise and relaxation techniques. Administer prescribed medications to manage anxiety if needed (e.g., anxiolytics).
Rationale
These interventions aim to support emotional well-being, improve coping skills, and reduce anxiety.
Evaluation
Patient's anxiety levels and coping skills will be monitored to assess the effectiveness of interventions.