Nursing Diagnosis

Relating to the previous blog in the analyzing of support groups and their benefits related to lupus. Since lupus is an autoimmune disease the idea that this cannot be cured can really weigh heavily on some people. Having other people to talk to and relate to this feeling can be encouraging and eradicate the feeling of being all alone in the pain associated with this disease. A huge part of lupus is the overwhelming feeling of being tired and not having enough energy related to the pain and hopelessness that one may be constantly experiencing. Finding other people to speak with about the feelings of always being fatigued and exhausted might help you to find encouraging ways to boost your energy. Support groups are helpful in many aspects, but they are not for everyone. Finding hope with this disease can come from different places as well the key is finding what helps to make you feel better as you battle this disease.

Nursing Diagnosis:

1.       Ineffective coping related to illness as evidence by physical complaints such as fatigue and GI disturbance.

2.       Disturbed body image related to illness related to presence of butterfly rash, lesions, alopecia, and loss of strength

3.       Acute pain related to autoimmune disorder as evidence by a reported pain and discomfort

4.       Impaired physical mobility related to chronic inflammatory illness as evidence by pain in affected area upon movement.

5.       Fatigue related to autoimmune disorder as evidence by increased complaints of dyspnea and tachycardia.

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Nursing Diagnosis	Goals	Interventions	Evaluation
Fatigue related to autoimmune disorder as evidence by increased complaints of dyspnea and tachycardia	The patient will have an improved ability to conduct routine daily or work activities	Encourage verbalization of lifestyle or environmental demands            Increase the patients participation in care as tolerated           Provide comfort measures to promote rest         Teach energy conserving techniques as appropriate         Assess the patient’s ability to perform activities	The patient experiences an improved ability to conduct routine daily and work activities.