s the need of the alteredbody structure and function. The nurse will talk with the pt about the meaning of thealtered body structure and function. Each client may have a unique perspective of thealteration and its significance.2. Ineffective individual coping related to inability to solve problems or adapt todemands of daily living as manifested by disheveled appearance, frequent accidents,hypersensitivity to normal aging process, inability to meets basic needs, isolation poorpersonal hygiene, and reports of increased stress in daily life. The pt will verbalize anunderstanding of the events that trigger ineffective coping. The nurse will identify supportsystems and how these systems are perceived to function. The support from others canincrease the client's ability to cope. 3. Anticipatory grieving related to perceived potential loss of eye as manifested byaltered activity level, altered communication pattern, anger, changes in sleep pattern,denial of significance of potential loss, difficulty taking on new or different roles,expression of distress, expression of guilt, sorrow, and altered libido. The pt. will expressemotions of grief. The nurse will teach personal coping skills to the pt. The level ofindividual coping may be predictive of ability to face and do grief work.4. Health maintenance alteration related to perceptual or cognitive impairment asmanifested by impaired perceptual or cognitive functioning, impaired short or long termmemory, inability to concentrate or follow instructions, lack of adaptive behaviors tointernal or external environmental changes, and lack of interest in health maintenance. Thept. will make responsible decisions and follow through to maintain or enhance health. Thenurse will identify the pts. ability to learn health related skills and information. Serves as abasis for determining teaching approach and content.5. Risk for injury related to lack of awareness of environmental hazards. The...
