Free Anxiety Nursing Care Plan

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Anxiety Nursing Care Plan

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Patient Information

Name: Jeremy Marvin
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Date of Admission: January 15, 2050
Primary Diagnosis: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Assessment

Assessment Data	Symptoms/ Findings	Patient Reported	Objective Findings	Additional Notes
Emotional state	Excessive worry	"I can't stop worrying about everything."	Fidgeting, tense posture, difficulty concentrating	Complaints of restlessness and insomnia
Physiological state	Increased heart rate, dry mouth	"I feel like my heart is racing."	Elevated BP: 150/95, pulse: 110 bpm	Signs of physical tension observed
Coping mechanisms	Ineffective coping	"I don't know how to deal with this anxiety."	N/A	Difficulty using relaxation strategies

Nursing Diagnosis

Anxiety related to situational stressors, as evidenced by excessive worry, restlessness, and increased physiological symptoms.
Ineffective coping related to lack of coping strategies for stress management, as evidenced by verbalization of distress and failure to implement relaxation techniques.

Goals & Expected Outcomes

Goal	Expected Outcome	Timeframe	Evaluation
Goal 1: Reduce anxiety symptoms to a manageable level.	Patient will report a decrease in anxiety level from 8/10 to 4/10.	By January 20, 2050	Anxiety scale will be reassessed.
Goal 2: Enhance coping mechanisms.	Patient will demonstrate the use of at least two relaxation techniques.	By January 22, 2050	Patient will practice coping strategies daily.
Goal 3: Improve physiological stability.	Vital signs will return to baseline: BP < 130/80, pulse < 80 bpm.	By January 20, 2050	Vital signs will be reassessed daily.

Nursing Interventions

Intervention	Rationale	Timeframe	Evaluation
Educate patient on relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.	These techniques can help manage anxiety and physical symptoms.	Immediately upon admission	Patient will demonstrate breathing techniques by January 18, 2050.
Establish a quiet, calm environment to reduce external stressors.	A calm environment helps lower physiological responses to anxiety.	Ongoing, daily check	Assess room for quietness and comfort.
Provide patient with coping strategies and encourage journaling.	Journaling can help process emotions and clarify thoughts.	Within the first 48 hours	Patient will start a journal by January 17, 2050.
Monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure) every 4 hours.	Monitoring ensures that physiological symptoms are tracked and addressed early.	Every shift (q4h)	Vital signs will be stable within 24 hours.
Encourage patient to engage in light physical activity, such as walking.	Physical activity can help alleviate tension and improve mood.	Begin within 24 hours	Patient will walk for 10-15 minutes daily.

Evaluation

Goal	Outcome	Status	Date of Evaluation
Goal 1: Reduce anxiety symptoms to a manageable level.	Anxiety decreased to 4/10.	Met	January 20, 2050
Goal 2: Enhance coping mechanisms.	Patient demonstrated breathing exercises and journaling.	Met	January 22, 2050
Goal 3: Improve physiological stability.	Vital signs stable: BP 125/80, pulse 76 bpm.	Met	January 20, 2050

Date Prepared: January 15, 2050

Next Review Date: January 22, 2050

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