Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Insomnia
Category: Mental Health
Assessment
Patient presents with difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, and daytime fatigue.
Diagnosis
Risk for impaired cognitive function related to sleep deprivation.
Goals
Patient will achieve restful sleep and report improvement in daytime functioning. Patient will verbalize understanding of sleep hygiene practices.
Interventions
Assess sleep patterns and contributing factors regularly. Educate patient on sleep hygiene practices such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. Encourage avoidance of stimulants such as caffeine and electronic devices before bedtime. Consider non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).
Rationale
These interventions help improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of insomnia.
Evaluation
Review sleep patterns and patient adherence to sleep hygiene practices during follow-up visits to assess effectiveness.