The patient was admitted to the hospital at 32 weeks pregnant with high blood pressure and signs of preeclampsia. She was anxious about her health and the health of her baby. The nurse diagnosed her with anxiety related to her hospitalization. Objectives were to treat the anxiety, help the patient identify triggers, and reduce stress. Interventions included providing a supportive presence, allowing the patient to express her feelings, conveying empathy, focusing on current fears, and having a family member stay with her. Through relaxation techniques and discussing her feelings, the patient's anxiety decreased and physiological signs of stress lessened.
The patient was admitted to the hospital at 32 weeks pregnant with high blood pressure and signs of preeclampsia. She was anxious about her health and the health of her baby. The nurse diagnosed her with anxiety related to her hospitalization. Objectives were to treat the anxiety, help the patient identify triggers, and reduce stress. Interventions included providing a supportive presence, allowing the patient to express her feelings, conveying empathy, focusing on current fears, and having a family member stay with her. Through relaxation techniques and discussing her feelings, the patient's anxiety decreased and physiological signs of stress lessened.
The patient was admitted to the hospital at 32 weeks pregnant with high blood pressure and signs of preeclampsia. She was anxious about her health and the health of her baby. The nurse diagnosed her with anxiety related to her hospitalization. Objectives were to treat the anxiety, help the patient identify triggers, and reduce stress. Interventions included providing a supportive presence, allowing the patient to express her feelings, conveying empathy, focusing on current fears, and having a family member stay with her. Through relaxation techniques and discussing her feelings, the patient's anxiety decreased and physiological signs of stress lessened.
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