Question

what plan of care are needed for depressed patient , give specific activities

Answer 1

1. Provide assistance in self care activities.

2. Encourage patient to eat and offer milk at bedtime to induce sleep

3. Encourage the patient to talk about their feelings

4. Don't allow the patient to stay alone or keeping door locked

5. Plan for the exercises and relaxation therapies.

6. Plan for outdoor activities, like going for a walk, swimming, gardening.

7. Plan to engage the patient at home with activities like cooking, reading books, arts and crafts.

8. Provide rewards to the patients efforts.

9. Encourage to plan for friends and family get together

10. Encourage to go for the treatment and regular follow up

11. Motivate the patient to stay positive.