Nursing Care Plan

Pt name: Rashid Age: 30years Sex: Male

ASSESSMENT
Subjective Data: Clients statements of: I rarely leave my house unless I go to group therapy or walk to the lake by myself. I dont have many friends that I speak to. I dont have any activities that I like to do except walk to the lake. Objective Data Lack of support system; no spouse or children

DIAGNOSE
Social isolation r/t altered mental status AEB clients statement of, When I have hallucinations, because of my schizophrenia, Im not appropriate in public.

PLANING
Long Term: Client will participate in activities and programs at level of ability and as desire. Short Term Client will identify feelings of isolation.

N.INTERVENTION
Long Term

RETIONALE

EVALUATION
Long Term Client has participated in activities and programs at level of ability and as desire. Short Term Client identifies that he is socially isolated because he has limited interactions with others and does not have any hobbies. He also indicates that all of his family lives out of state.

Observe for barriers to social Causes of social interaction. isolation may be different for each individual; adequate information should be gathered so appropriate interventions can be planned.

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Provide positive reinforcement when the client seeks out others.

Social support contributes to positive well-being.

Assess physical and mental status to establish a firm basis for planning social

Socialization provides a mode for

Schizophrenia Lack of eye contact He has appropriate dressing, relaxed sitting position expression fixed maintain eye contact. Slow, soft and slurring speech Sad mood and irritable V/S taken as follows T:98F P: 88/m R: 20/m BP: 120/ 80

activities.

enhancing a persons quality of life Being emotionally present and authentic fosters growth in relationships and decreases isolation. The individuals experience of illness; the circumstances of everyday living that influence quality of life; and emotions, fears, and concerns all have a bearing on the way illness is managed

Establish a therapeutic relationship by being emotionally present and authentic.

Discuss causes of perceived or actual isolation.