Sleep Pattern Disturbance

 

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Definition: state in which an individual experiences a change in the quantity or quality of his rest pattern that causes discomfort or interferes with desired life style

1. Your initials (required): 

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

None- high risk diagnosis  difficulty falling asleep, taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep 
difficulty remaining asleep, awakens more than 3 times/night  states does not feel rested
awakes earlier than usual complains of fatigue dozes during the day
3. Related Factors- check those that apply to your client:

aging related sleep changes stress, anxiety pain, discomfort environmental changes- noise, light etc
dyspnea nausea urinary frequency treatment related- immobility, traction, restraints awakenings for nursing care
medications awakening to care of family members (infants, children, aging parents)


4. Goal (ultimate, long term) 

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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