Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Fear

Nursing Diagnosis : Fear r/t invasive procedure, hospitalization, unfriendly experience. Fear Definition Response to perceived threat that is consciously recognized as a danger Defining characteristics: Panic Terror Avoidance or attack behavior Impulsive Pulse, respiration, systolic BP increases Anorexia Nauseous vomit Pale Stimulus as a threat Tired Tense muscles Sweat increases Uproar Tension increases Express fear Cry Protest Escape Outcomes : Fear Control The client : Don't attack or avoid scary sources. Use relaxation techniques to reduce fear. Able to control the response. Does not run away. Duration of fear decreases. Cooperative when done care and treatment. Anxiety Control The client : Adequate sleep. There is no physical manifestations. There is no behavioral manifestations. Want to interact socially. Interventions : Coping Enhancement Assess the patient's fearful response: objective and subjective data. Explain to the client / family about the disease process. Expla...