My Nursing Interventions

My first health concern that I noticed is that Mr. Parker stated that “he just doesn’t want to move because it is so hard for him to get up.” This information is important to me because it is subjective data. My nursing diagnostic statement is that he has impaired physical mobility r/t activity limitations imposed by current diagnosis. He has hemiplegia that was caused by a stroke. My nursing interventions for Mr. Parker would be to highly encourage him to attend physical therapy such as stroke rehabilitation. I would first assess his mobility skills to give me an idea of how his mobility performance is such as his bed mobility, unsupported and supported sitting, his transitional movements such as standing up and sitting back down, and his
Parker’s acceptance of role and listen to him express his negative emotions. I would encourage him to vent and grieve about his change of condition and reassure him that it will be kept between us. Also I would regularly monitor to see if he has any signs of depression, anxiety and deteriorating physical health. Assessing his health at regular intervals is important, especially because he is dealing with a chronic disease. His emotional health should be assessed using various methods such as caregiver strain index and caregiver burden inventory. Also it is important to regularly monitor social support for the caregiver so that he doesn’t feel abandoned or
Parker to see if he is showing signs of being suicidal or having depression. I would also determine if he any unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. Talking about his strengths and positive traits may help contribute to him living a happier life. Providing him information about support groups of people who have also experienced having a stroke may also help. According to Morris (2012), “Participation in the group was experienced as beneficial by participants; the benefits of participating included receiving helpful information and advice, making new connections and increasing awareness of stroke” (p.