Psychiatric Nursing Care Plan
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]
Date Created: January 10, 2050
Patient Information
Care Plan Overview
This care plan is designed for use in an outpatient clinic to support the patient in managing Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Assessment Findings
Assessment Area | Findings |
|---|
Mood and Affect | Persistent sadness, low energy, anxiety |
Thought Processes | Difficulty concentrating, rumination |
Social Interaction | Withdrawal from family and friends |
Physical Complaints | Insomnia, fatigue, and reduced appetite |
Care Plan Details
Nursing Diagnosis
Ineffective Coping related to overwhelming life stressors, as evidenced by withdrawal, persistent feelings of sadness, and self-reported difficulty managing stress.
Goals and Outcomes
Patient will verbalize three coping strategies by February 10, 2050.
Patient will demonstrate improved sleep patterns within 30 days.
Patient will attend 4 weekly therapy sessions as planned by February 15, 2050.
Interventions
Intervention | Frequency | Assigned To |
|---|
Conduct one-on-one therapeutic communication | Twice per week | Nurse-in-Charge |
Facilitate mindfulness training exercises | Weekly | Psychotherapist |
Educate patient on medication compliance | Every follow-up visit | Clinical Nurse |
Evaluation Criteria
Criteria | Status |
|---|
Patient verbalizes use of new coping strategies. | In Progress |
Sleep journal reflects consistent improvement. | Not Started |
Patient completes all therapy sessions. | Pending |
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