Interventions for denial

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I'm a nursing student working on a care plan. My teacher really hates our nursing dx book and prefers that we use our own interventions. Since I have never really had experience with this before, I'm having trouble coming up with appropriate interventions. I wanted to see what kinds of things nurses actually do when their patient is showing denial about their medical dx. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Ah, denial is not just a river in Egypt!!

The only thing you can do is educate, ask for other disciplines to work with the patient, reinforce what a patient can do for themselves.

Best wishes!

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Ineffective denial is a nursing diagnosis approved by NANDA.

Ineffective denial can be r/t inability to tolerate consequences of substance abuse or other; r/t long term self-destructive behavior and lifestyle; r/t feelings of omnipotence....as evidenced by delay in seeking help; displays inappropriate affect.

I know I am a bit late but I hope this helps others

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This thread ia 2 years old but it is always helpful to have a respectful dialog so we can help everyone learn

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