Self care deficit: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting related to Fatigue Self care deficit may be the result of transient limitations, such as those being hospitalized. In the case of my patient, he is deficient in self-care due to frequent fatigue that he feels and weakness. Due to prolonged bedrest he is unable to fully provide himself care. CUES/EVIDENCES Subjective: Wan a koy gana maligo ug maglihok-lihok kay kapoy kaayo akong lawas;’ As verbalized by the patient Objective Dry, tangled hair Lethargic Bedrest Frequent yawning Weakness noted Vital Signs: BP = 130/70 mmHg T = 36.3 degC CHR: 87 bpm RR: 17 m
OBJECTIVES
INTERVENTIONS
After 3 days of nurse patient interaction, the patient will be able to perform selfcare activities within level of own ability.
The nurse will assist the patient in achieving the goal which is to perform self-care activities within level of activity
Specifically, the patient will be able to: Identify individual area of weakness or needs.
EVALUATION GOAL PARTIALLY MET: Patient was able to partially perform self-care activities within level of own ability
Assess barriers to participation
To be able to provide deeper intervention depending on the assessed reasons of unparticipation
Promote client’s participation in problem identification and desired goals and decision making
To enhance commitment to plan, optimizing outcomes, and ing recovery and health promotion
Assist with necessary adaptations to accomplish ADLs
To encourage client and build on success
Plan time for listening to the client’s feelings and concern
To discover barriers to participate in regimen and to work on problem solution
Refer to and assist with rehabilitation
To enhance client’s capabilities and promote independence
Able to take a bath on her own Verbalize that he is no longer tired to perform his Activities of Daily Living
RATIONALE
Provide positive reinforcement for all activities attempted, note partial achievements
This provides the patient with an external source of positive reinforcement and promotes ongoing effects
Provide ongoing evaluation of self-care program
To note if interventions are appropriate and working
Encourage keeping a journal of progress and practicing of independent living skills
To foster self-care and selfdetermination
Review safety concern, modify activities or environment
To reduce risk with injury and promote successful community functioning
Incorporate new activities into daily routines
To help manage in lowering the glucose level