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Since J is expecting a new baby in a couple months she realizes she will need to take on a whole new role both at home and in society. She realizes her responsibilities will change and become much more difficult. M is trying to fit in the community better to assist her daughter with what she needs however it is more difficult since she does not speak English. The family has different individual health status need although they are generally healthy. One concern for the whole family observed was bad eating habits that can lead to obesity and diabetes. With S drinking and smoking he is opening himself up to higher risk of heart disease, liver disease, cancer, and high blood pressure.
Family Stress and Coping Currently the largest family stressor is S substance abuse. M is fearful S may lose his job one-day or become ill due to his addiction. J pregnancy has also put a strain on the family because they will need to support one more family member in a couple months because J does not have a job. M attends church to cope with her stressors and receive strategies to help cope from her pastor. S continues to seek alcohol consumption to mask his stress, and L verbalizes she tries to stay away as much as possible and study. The strength within the family has been maintained with prayer.
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The first nursing intervention that would benefit the family is to establish an environment that promotes free expression of feelings and concerns. The second nursing intervention is to encourage family to attend the church which they were once a part off, and encourage clergy from local churches and ministries to make house visit if desirable to family.
The third community nursing diagnosis chosen is ineffective coping related to personal vulnerability manifested by verbalization of alcohol abuse. The first nursing intervention is to provide the family with the knowledge and first steps necessary in obtaining access to substance abuse agencies. Second intervention is to connect a social worker or case manager with the family to point them is the right direction with their desired outcomes.
Family Stress and Coping Currently the largest family stressor is S substance abuse. M is fearful S may lose his job one-day or become ill due to his addiction. J pregnancy has also put a strain on the family because they will need to support one more family member in a couple months because J does not have a job. M attends church to cope with her stressors and receive strategies to help cope from her pastor. S continues to seek alcohol consumption to mask his stress, and L verbalizes she tries to stay away as much as possible and study. The strength within the family has been maintained with prayer.
Priority Family Nursing …show more content…
The first nursing intervention that would benefit the family is to establish an environment that promotes free expression of feelings and concerns. The second nursing intervention is to encourage family to attend the church which they were once a part off, and encourage clergy from local churches and ministries to make house visit if desirable to family.
The third community nursing diagnosis chosen is ineffective coping related to personal vulnerability manifested by verbalization of alcohol abuse. The first nursing intervention is to provide the family with the knowledge and first steps necessary in obtaining access to substance abuse agencies. Second intervention is to connect a social worker or case manager with the family to point them is the right direction with their desired outcomes.