Nursing Diagnosis: Powerlessness
May be related to
- Confirmed diagnosis of a potentially terminal disease, incomplete grieving process
- Social ramifications of AIDS; alteration in body image/desired lifestyle; advancing CNS involvement
Possibly evidenced by
- Feelings of loss of control over own life
- Depression over physical deterioration that occurs despite patient compliance with regimen
- Anger, apathy, withdrawal, passivity
- Dependence on others for care/decision making, resulting in resentment, anger, guilt
Desired Outcomes
