Anxiety related to change in health status

Anxiety related to change in health status

Goal: patient will experience a reduction in fear and anxiety.

Plan of action:

1. Assess the level of anxiety (mild, moderate, severe).
R / By knowing the client's anxiety level, making it easier for the next action.

2. Give emotional boost.
R / support both provide high spirit to accept their disease experienced.

3. Encourage expressed fears / concerns
R / Reveal the perceived problem will reduce the perceived burden of thought

4. Describe the type of medical procedure
R / proper explanation and understanding of the disease so as to cooperate in the act of care and treatment.

5. Give spiritual encouragement
R / Expected patience to undergo treatment and submit to God for his recovery.

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