ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS PLANNING INTERVENTION RATIONALE EVALUATION

Objective Data: Impaired Social Interaction
secondary to major depressive
- Discomfort disorder as evidenced by
- Lacking eye verbalized discomfort in social
contact situations, avoiding interaction
with others, and lacking eye
contact.
LTG: Within a month,
the patient will be able to
detect feelings that lead
to poor social
interactions and will be
able to resume
relationships with friends
and family members.
1. Provide activities that
require less concentration at
beginning, such as drawing
and playing simple board
games.
2. Engage the client in
gross motor activities that
need little concentration,
such as easy stretching and
walking exercises.
Depressed people have The nursing interventions
decreased concentration goal was met because the
and memory. patient is able to detect his
Participation in non- feelings and is able to
competitive activities is resume his relationships
also more therapeutic for with his friends and family
this person. members.
Such hobbies can help to
relieve tension and
improve one's mood.

3. Engage the client Socialization helps to

gradually in group activities
such as art therapy, dance
therapy, or team meetings.
alleviate feelings of
loneliness. Genuine
compassion for others
can boost feelings of
self-worth.

4. When the client is the Utilize possible

most depressed, include communications while
him or her in one-on-one minimizing worry.
activities.