Defining Characteristics:
- Expresses concern with meaning of life/death and/or belief systems;
- questions moral/ethical implications of therapeutic regimen;
- describes nightmares/sleep disturbances;
- verbalizes inner conflict about beliefs;
- verbalizes concern about relationship with deity;
- unable to participate in usual religious practices;
- seeks spiritual assistance;
- questions the meaning of suffering;
- questions meaning of own existence;
- displacement of anger toward religious representatives;
- anger toward God;
- alteration in behavior/mood evidenced by anger, crying, withdrawal, preoccupation, anxiety, hostility, apathy; gallows humor (inappropriate humor in a grave situation)
Related Factors:
- Challenged belief and value system (e.g., due to moral/ethical implications of therapy, intense suffering);
- separation from religious or cultural ties
NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)
Suggested NOC Labels
- Dignified Dying
- Hope
- Spiritual Well-Being
- States conflicts or disturbances related to practice of belief system
- Discusses beliefs about spiritual issues
- States feelings of trust in self, God, or other belief systems
- Continues spiritual practices not detrimental to health
- Discusses feelings about death
- Displays a mood appropriate for the situation
NIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)
Suggested NIC Labels Read More : http://nanda-nic-noc.blogspot.com/2013/04/spiritual-distress-nursing-diagnosis.html