Anxiety

Related to: Threats to self-concept, stress, phobias, situational crises.

Evidenced by: Restlessness, increased heart rate, sweating, hypervigilance, difficulty
concentrating, feelings of impending doom.
Ineffective Coping

Related to: Inadequate resources, prolonged stress, ineffective problem-solving, personal

vulnerability.
Evidenced by: Verbalization of inability to cope, lack of problem-solving, destructive behavior
(e.g., substance abuse), inability to ask for help.
Risk for Suicide

Related to: Depression, hopelessness, history of suicide attempts, significant loss, chronic illness.
Evidenced by: Expression of suicidal thoughts, previous suicide attempts, feelings of
hopelessness, social withdrawal, significant life changes (e.g., loss of a loved one).
Chronic Low Self-Esteem

Related to: Repeated failures, negative feedback, dysfunctional family relationships, prolonged
stress.
Evidenced by: Negative self-talk, lack of eye contact, self-neglect, feelings of worthlessness,
reluctance to engage in social activities.
Disturbed Thought Processes

Related to: Schizophrenia, severe anxiety, dementia, psychotic disorders, substance abuse.
Evidenced by: Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, impaired memory, difficulty
making decisions.
Impaired Social Interaction
Related to: Social isolation, developmental disorders, severe anxiety, schizophrenia.
Evidenced by: Inability to maintain relationships, social withdrawal, inappropriate social
behavior, difficulty in forming social bonds.
Hopelessness

Related to: Chronic illness, prolonged stress, lack of social support, severe depression.
Evidenced by: Verbal expressions of no hope, lack of motivation to change, diminished
participation in activities, feelings of abandonment.
Self-Neglect

Related to: Severe depression, cognitive impairments, chronic illness, substance abuse.
Evidenced by: Poor personal hygiene, malnutrition, untreated medical conditions, unsafe living
conditions.
Disturbed Sensory Perception

Related to: Schizophrenia, severe anxiety, delirium, neurological impairments, substance abuse.
Evidenced by: Altered sensory perceptions (e.g., hearing voices, visual distortions),
misinterpretation of environmental stimuli, difficulty concentrating.
Impaired Verbal Communication

Related to: Neurological disorders, severe anxiety, developmental delays, aphasia.

Evidenced by: Difficulty finding words, inability to articulate thoughts, reduced speech volume,
trouble understanding others.
These relationships between the diagnosis and the evidence help clinicians identify the root
causes and symptoms, leading to more effective care plans and interventions.