POWERLESSNESS (45)    NUPA ASSESSMENT PROBLEMS (1927.2)

Name Value
PROBLEM POWERLESSNESS
PLAN
  • Assess history for causative and contributing factors.
  • Allow patient to verbalize concerns and feelings.
  • Assist patient to identify factors that are controllable and those that are not.
  • Discuss daily plan of care and allow patient to make as many decisions as possible.
  • Provide positive reinforcement on progress, gains, and achievements.
  • Refer to interdisciplinary team, such as spiritual or psychiatric counseling, as needed.
  • Provide education regarding disease process, strategies to increase coping skills and decision-making opportunities.
  • Other
DESIRED OUTCOME
A perception of lack of personal control of an event or situation that 
affects outlook, goals, and life-style. 
ACTIVE YES