Teaching Healthy Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Teaching Healthy Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

1. exercise – relieve stress, increase tone

2. rest & sleep – restoration, repair, mental relaxation

3. nutrition – evaluate whether good or bad

4. use of support systems, provide emotional support

5. use of stress management techniques – discharge tension

Evaluating the Plan of Care

1. pt verbalizes causes & effects of stress & anxiety

2. pt. identifies and uses sources of support

3. pt uses problem solving to find solution to stressors

4. pt practices healthy lifestyle habits & anxiety-reducing techniques

5. pt verbalizes decrease in anxiety & increase in comfort

Stress Management Techniques

1. relaxation – music & humor

2. meditation – 4 components:

   A. quiet surroundings

   B. passive attitude

   C. comfortable position

   D. use word or mental image

3. anticipatory guidance – focus on psychologically preparing pt for unfamiliar / painful event

4. guided imagery – use 5 senses

5. Biofeedback – gain mental control over autonomic nervous system

6. Process intervention – specific technique that help pts regain equilibrium

Crisis Intervention

1. identify the problem – be specific

2. list alternatives

3. choose from alternatives

4. implement the plan – carry it out

5. evaluate the outcome

Crisis – definition:

disturbance caused by precipitating event that is perceived as threat to self