DENIAL (15)    NUPA ASSESSMENT PROBLEMS (1927.2)

• Assess patient's perception of disease process and impact on health.
• Actively listen to patient and encourage patient to verbalize feelings and concerns.
• Encourage patient to assume responsibility for own behavior.
• Assist patient to understand information specific to disease process.
• Talk with patient about possible need for interdisciplinary team conference to develop a plan of action for patient and family.
• Other

Conscious or unconscious attempt to disavow symptoms or a situation to 
the detriment of patient's health.