Ineffective Individual Coping

 

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Definition: inability to form a valid appraisal of stressors, inadequate choices of responses, and/or inability to use available resources

1. Your initials (required): 

2. Defining Characteristics- check those that apply to your client:

None- high risk diagnosis  verbalization of inability to cope fatigue change in usual communication patterns inability to meet role expectations decreased use of social support destructive behavior toward self and/or others high illness rate
lack of goal directed behavior sleep disturbance inability to meet basic needs
3. Related Factors- check those that apply to your client:

changes in body integrity (loss of body part, disfigurement, severe or fatal illness) inadequate opportunity to prepare for stressor
inadequate resources available inadequate social support maturational crisis (physical and emotional changes, signs of aging, career choices) altered mental status related to disease state or drugs institutionalization  sensory overload
inadequate psychologic resources (poor self esteem, lack of motivation, immaturity)
 


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5. Outcome Criteria (short term) 

6. Evaluation: Was the outcome criteria met? 

Yes- Give Evidence: 

No- Explain how you would change the plan: 

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