NURSING CARE PLAN FOR ANXIETY CUES No Subjective Cues Objective: Restlessness noted Insomnia NURSING DIAGNOSIS Anxiety

r/t difficulty of breathing and health condition RATIONALE The result from impaired oxygenation of tissues, the stress associated with respiratory difficulty and the knowledge that he is in a serious condition. OBJECTIVE At the end of 8 hours of nursing intervention, patient will be able to manifest improved anxious cues if not relieved. NURSING INTERVENTION 1. Assessed clients level of anxiety RATIONALE 1. To gauge patients anxiety for proper intervention 2. To have knowledge of what the patient feels. Being Supportive and approachable encourages communicatio n 3. To regain strength from the inability to sleep 4. Touch therapy and reassuring helps relaxation of the muscles then eventually the patient. EVALUATION

2. Encouraged to verbalize expressions or clarifications of needs, concerns, unknowns, and questions.

3. Provided adequate rest.

4. Used presence, touch and verbalization to remind patient.