CHRISTABEL EVADNE P.

FALE BSN-1A

Hildegard Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations

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Case Analysis: A 20-year old female was admitted yesterday due to fever and
abdominal pain. During you ward rounds, the patient is still febrile with temperature of
390C and still complains of epigastric pain with scale of 6 out of 10.

Interpersonal Guide Questions Nursing Actions

Theory

Orientation What will you do to make Introduce myself to her properly and
Phase the patient trust you as her patiently listen to her concerns. I will make
nurse? sure that the patient could feel my sincerity
towards taking care of her.

What will you assess to After a day of staying in the hospital, the
the patient? patient is still experiencing fever with a
temperature of 390C and epigastric pain with
a pain level of 6 out of 10.

Identification What is your goal or plan Goal setting will be done with the patient—
Phase towards nursing care? and that is to lower down her temperature
into a normal body temperature and relieve
the pain in her epigastric region.

Exploitation How will you achieve your Will carry out plans that are mutually agreed
Phase plan? upon.

What are your specific Provide adequate room ventilation to

actions/interventions in promote rest and comfort.
relation to your
goals/plans? Keep the skin clean and dry to also promote
comfort.

Render tepid sponge bath to reduce fever.

Provide small frequent meals.

Administer medications for fever and

abdominal pain as prescribed by the

Resolution What happened to the
Phase patient after rendering
your interventions?
Are the goals set met or
unmet?
Are there still interventions
that need to be done?
attending physician.
The patient will be free to express arising
problem of pain.
The patient’s body temperature got back to
normal.
The level of epigastric pain decreased.
The patient feels utmost comfort as her
situation gets a lot better.
The goals are met. However, the patient will
be still observed further to make sure that
her overall health status is stable and clear.