Transcription of NURSING CARE PLAN Spiritual Distress CHAPTER 41 ...
1 11/8/06 6:04 PM Page 1055. CHAPTER 41 / Spirituality 1055. NURSING CARE PLAN Spiritual Distress ASSESSMENT DATA NURSING DIAGNOSIS DESIRED OUTCOMES**. NURSING Assessment Spiritual Distress related to feel- Spiritual Health [2001] as evi- ings of guilt and alienation from denced by Mrs. Sally Horton is a 60-year-old hospitalized homemaker who is God as evidenced by question- Interacts with Spiritual recovering from a right radical mastectomy. Her primary care ing why God has done this ; leader of her religion provider told her yesterday that due to metastases of the cancer, inquiries about praying in a Uses a type of Spiritual ex- her prognosis is poor. This morning her nurse finds her tearful, chapel; insomnia; no appetite perience that provides her stating she slept poorly and has no appetite.
2 She asks the nurse, comfort Why has God done this to me? Perhaps it's because I have Connects with others to sinned in my life. I've not gone to church or spoken to a minister share thoughts, feelings, in several years. Is there a chapel in the hospital where I could go and beliefs and pray? I'm terribly afraid of dying and what awaits me.. Physical Examination Diagnostic Data Height: cm (5 5 ) RBC: 106/mL. Weight: kg (199 lb) Hgb: g/L. Temperature: C (98 F) Hct: 35%. Pulse: 88 BPM. Respirations: 22/minute Blood Pressure: 146/86 mm Hg Large surgical dressing right chest wall and axillary region, dry and intact. Slight edema right hand and arm. NURSING INTERVENTIONS*/SELECTED ACTIVITIES RATIONALE. Spiritual Support [5420]. Be open to Mrs.
3 Horton's feelings about illness and death. Encourages expression of inner fears and concerns and teaches the client the value of confronting issues. Assist her to properly express and relieve anger in appropriate Anger can be a source of energy and its release a source of free- ways. dom when expressed in a constructive manner. Observe and listen empathetically to her communication. The nature of Spiritual care may directly affect the speed and quality of recovery and/or redefining hope and finding meaning in death. Encourage the use of Spiritual resources, if desired. Spiritual needs may sometimes be overlooked or ignored. Recog- nizing and respecting the individual's Spiritual needs is an impor- tant advocacy role for nurses. Coping Enhancement [5230].
4 Create an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Establishes rapport and the therapeutic relationship, which pro- motes communication and open expression. Encourage verbalization of feelings, perceptions, and fears. Allow Being with the person who is suffering gives meaning to his or time for grieving. her experience. Encourage her to list values that guide behavior in times of Helps the client clarify values and beliefs by reflecting on past be- tragedy. haviors. Experience is a major source for values development. EVALUATION. Outcome met. Mrs. Horton has been visited on several occasions by her minister. She reads scripture each day and has found consolation in reading the Book of Psalms. She states God is merciful and will help me bear my suffering.
5 *The NOC # for desired outcomes and the NIC # for NURSING interventions are listed in brackets following the appropriate outcome or intervention. Outcomes, indicators, interventions, and activities selected are only a sample of those suggested by NOC and NIC and should be further individu- alized for each
