8. Anxiety: Bronchitis Nursing Care Plans

 Anxiety
related to: changes in health status.

As evidenced by:[Check those that apply]

Major: (Must be present)

[Physiological] (_) Elevated BP, P, R (_) Insomnia (_) Restlessnes (_) Dry mouth (_) Dilated pupils (_) Frequent urination (_) Diarrhea [Emotional] (_) Patient complains of apprehension, nervousness, tension [Cognitive] (_) Inability to concentrate (_) Orientation to past (_) Blocking of thoughts, hyperattentiveness

Date & Sign.	Plan and Outcome[Check those that apply]	Target Date:	Nursing Interventions[Check those that apply]	Date Achieved:
	The patient will: (_) Demonstrate a decrease in anxiety A.E.B.: A reduction in presenting physiological, emotional, and/or cognitive manifestations of anxiety. Verbalization of relief of anxiety. (_) Discuss/demonstrate effective coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety. (_) Other:		(_) Assist patient to reduce present level of anxiety by: Provide reassurance and comfort. Stay with person. Don't make demands or request any decisions. Speak slowly and calmly. Attend to physical symptoms. Describe symptoms: