Case Studies and Nursing Care Plans for Chapter 9 Holistic Nursing and Complementary

Medicine
Case Study#1 Evaluation
Ms. Farnwell is a 24 year old female came into the outpatient office for follow up
treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The symptoms she presented were that she
could easily become fatigued, irritable, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance. She is
currently on a SSRI and has been in therapy for the last month. She continues to have
difficulty with the symptoms and the inability to sleep is interfering with her productivity
at work. The nurse, recognizing the importance of a holistic focus, recommends working
with the patient on progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques.
Nursing Care Plan for Case Study 1:
Care Plan 9-1: Example of a
Nursing Diagnosis
Diagnosis:
DSM IV Diagnosis:
Outcomes

Interventions

Evaluations