Angelite Nurses: Ineffective Individual Coping

Ineffective Individual Coping

(_)Actual (_) Potential

**Related To:**
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(_) Illenss:____________________________ ____________________________________ (_) Other:_____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

**As evidenced by:**
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Major: (Must be present)	(_) Change in usual communication patterns (in acute). (_) Verbalization of inability to cope. (_) Inappropriate use of defense mechanisms. (_) Inability to meet role expectations.
Minor: (May be present)	(_) Anxiety (_) Reported life stress. (_) Inability to problem-solve. (_) Alteration in social participation. (_) Destructive behavior toward self or others. (_) High incidence of accidents. (_) Frequent illnesses. (_) Verbalization of inability to ask for help. (_) Verbal manipulation. (_) Inability to meet basic needs.

Date &
Sign.

Plan and Outcome
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Target
Date:

Nursing Interventions
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Date
Achieved:

The patient will:

(_) Verbalize feelings related to emotional state.

(_) Identify individual strengths.

(_) Identify coping mechanisms (new and old).

(_) Utilize effective coping mechanisms as evidenced by:

(_) Other:

(_) Encourage verbalization of feelings, perceptions, and fears.

(_) Assist to set realistic goals.

(_) Encourage independence by:
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(_) Assist with identification of petential solutions to present problems.

(_) Consult with:

(_) Identify problems that cannot be controlled.

(_) Other:________________
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