Anxiety System Disorder PDF

Title Anxiety System Disorder
Author Sarah Anthony
Course Mental Health Nursing
Institution Aurora University
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Summary

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Description

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Anthony ST UDENT NAME Sarah _____________________________________ Anxiety Disorder DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Elevated or perstitent anxiety states cause behavioral changes and impairment of functioning.

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Mild anixety can be a healthy response to stress that is essential for survival. Elevated or recurrent anxiety states may lead to ineffective coping and anxiety disorders.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention practice healthy coping mechanisms, speak with a provider about concerns, know what triggers are and how to deal with them

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

more likely to occur in women, acute/chronic illness, adverse effects of medications, life events/stressors, relationships (Affects 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older)

Laboratory Tests blood test to rule out hypo/hyperthyroidism

clients exhibit uncontrollable/excessive anxiety states for 6 mos+, impairment in one or more areas of functioning (work, school, etc) manifestations: restlessness, excessive worry, palpitations, increased BP

Diagnostic Procedures CT scan, MRI (best way to diagnose is using DSM-5, interviewing and assessment scales)

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care provide safety and comfort, perform assessment scales (Hamilton A & suicide risk), teach relaxation techniques

Therapeutic Procedures relaxation techniques, breathing techniques, cognitive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Assess patient for clear airway, especially with increased respirations and HR, risk for suicide or harm

Complications Medications SSRI antidepressant SNRI antidepressant benzodiazepine s, beta blockers, antihistamines, occasionaly anticonvulsants.

Client Education indentification of triggers/stressors, identification of manifestations, notify provider of worsening effects, notify provider is suicidal ideation occurs, warn against abrupt stop in medicaitons

harm to patient or others, suicide, inability to effectively cope, inability to complete ADLs, isolation

Interprofessional Care Help client learn and impliment healthy coping mechanism to effectively manage anxiety and/or triggers and stressors, along with treatment of medication and/or therapy

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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