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1. IDENTIFICATION DATA
Age : 34 years
Sex : Female
Education : B.Tech.
Religion : Hindu
Course : Episodic
Intensity : Same
Precipitating factors : No
Description of the present illness; A 34 year old patient, Pooja, was brought to psychiatric
OPD with complaints of ‘ghabrahat’, disturbed sleep and decreased appetite. Ghabrahat was
present for 15-20 mins. The patient could feel her heart beating fast at that time. She would start
sweating excessively and felt that she could not speak anything at that time. Her mouth used to
become dry. the patient used to feel that she might die during the ghabraht.
Such episodes of ghabrahat occurred several times in a day. The patient felt afraid and became
apprehensive in between the attacks.
Patient had similar episodes in March, 2017. She was admitted in Bhopal Memorial HOSPITAL
AND Research Centre. She was treated with Fluoxetine 20mg/day, Venlafexine 70mg/day and
clonazipine 1mg/day. The patient had responded well to the treatment but discontinued the
treatment three months ago.
No past history of any other mental illness or any relevant physical illness.
5. FAMILY HISTORY
PERSONAL HISTORY
A. Perinatal history
She was born by normal, full term delivery by a local Dai
B. Childhood history
The primary caregiver was the patient’s mother
Feeding and weaning were appropriately done.
Developmental milestones were achieved at appropriate age.
C. Educational history
Age at beginning of formal education: 4 years
Academic performance: Below average
School phobia: No
Reason for termination of studies: Lack of interest and early marriage
D. Play history
She had good relationship with playmates.
F. Puberty
Age at appearance of secondary sexual characteristics: 12 years
Anxiety related to puberty changes: Yes
Age at menarche: 14 years
Regularity of cycle, duration of flow: Was regular untill recently, when it became
irregular.
G. Obstetrical history
LMP: 10. 2.2016
Number of children: 2
Any abnormalities associated with pregnancy: No
Termination of pregnancy: No
H. Occupational history
Patient is working in a private company as a receptionist .
J. Premorbid personality
Patient had problems with her brother. Till now, she doesn’t talk to her brothers.
She used to stitch clothes during her leisure time.
The eating pattern, elimination and sleep patterns were normal.
Patient does not use any drugs, tobacco or alcohol..
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
GENERAL EXAMINATION
Vital Signs
Temperature : 36.2 degree celsius
Pulse : 76 beats/minute
Respiration : 28 breaths/minute
INSPECTION
No lifts or heaves
PALPATION
No palpable pulsation over the aortic pulmonic and mitral valves. Apical pulsation can be felt.
PERCUSSION
AUSCULTATION
PERIPHERAL PULSATIONS
2. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
INSPECTION
The shape is elliptical, moves symmetrically, no chest retractions found, no scoliosis / kyphosis /
lordosis seen.
PALPATION
No lumps or masses found no areas of tenderness seen. Tactile fremitus checked no evidence of
consolidation, obstructions of thickening of the pleura.
PERCUSSION
AUSCULTATION
3. ABDOMEN
INSPECTION
AUSCULTATION
PERCUSSION
No dullness is found
No dullness is found
RENAL PERCUSSION
Normal
PALPATION
4. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
RANGE OF MOTION
Range of motion of neck, spine, upper and lower extremities, joints is possible in the patient
5. LYMPH NODES
6. BREASTS
INSPECTION
Symmetrical, nipples are round and everted, no orange peel skin is seen, veins visible, no
retraction or dimpling.
7.PELVIC EXAMINATION
8. OTHERS SIGNS
Behavior : Normal
Gesturing : Normal
B.SPEECH
Volume : Normal
Objective : Patient looks cheerful when spoken but remains blunt when silent.
D. THOUGHT
E.PERCEPTION
F. COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Consciousness : Conscious
Orientation, attention, concentration, memory, intelligence, abstraction, judgment etc could not
be elicited because patient does not respond. Patient continues to lie down in the bed.
G. INSIGHT
Hildegard E. Peplau (September 1, 1909 – March 17 , 1999) was an American nurse and the
first published nursing theorist since Florence Nightingale and created the middle – range
nursing theory of interpersonal relations, which helped to revolutionize the scholarly work of
nurses. As a primary contributor to mental health law reform, she led the way towards humane
treatment of patients with behavior and personality disorders.
The core of Peplau’s approach is interpersonal relations. The theory includes the concept such as
communication, roles and growth and development. Communication as a problem solving
process whereby the nurse and client collaborate to meet the clients need. The nurse may assume
the roles of counselor, leader, resource, surrogate, and teacher. These roles are designed to lead
to growth and development.
Assessment Orientation
Data collection and analysis (continuous) Non continouos data collection
May not be a felt need Felt need
Define needs
Nursing diagnosis Identification
Planning Interdependent goal setting
Mutually set goals
Implementation Exploitation
Plans initiated towards achievement of Patient actively seeking and drawing
mutually set goals help
May be accomplished by patient, nurse or Patient initiated
family
Evaluation Resolution
Based on mutually expected behaviors Occurs after other phases are
May led to termination and initiation of new completed successfully
plans Leads to termination
Health Education
Summary
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a
number of different things. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly
concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Individuals with GAD find it
difficult to control their worry. They may worry more than seems warranted about actual events
or may expect the worst even when there is no apparent reason for concern.
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
1. Townsend. M, (2007), “Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing”, Jaypee brothers, New Delhi
2. Doenges M.E. et al., (1995), “Psychiatric Care Plans Guidelines for Planning and
documenting Client Care”, 2nd ed. F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, PA
3. Ahuja.N, (2006),”a Short Text Book of Psychiatry”, Jaypee brothers, New Delhi
4. Sreevani. R, (2008), “ A Guide to Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing”, Jaypee
Brothers, New Delhi
MAR BASELIOS COLLEGE OF NURSING
BHOPAL