Nursing responses to symptoms of Deadness and Blankness

Nursing responses to symptoms of Deadness and Blankness

1. Close monitoring and recording of the pesons presentations

   • Particularly any change

2. Encourage decision making

   • Choosing healthy options from the menu card

3. Instill Hope and optimism

   • Focus on and reassure the person on their reasons for living

4. Promote positive thoughts and behaviour

   • Reinforce positive thougths= positive bhaviour

5. Promote independence

   • Encourage maintenance of personal cleansing and dressing

6. Build and maintain an effective therapeutic relationship

   • Knowing the person and their symptoms
     • Professional Support

7. Promote sleep appropriately

8. Promote Healthy Nutritional options

9. Promote Medication Concordance

10. Encourage Participation in Groups

    • Building Social Skills