Psych NCP
Psych NCP
Psych NCP
Silliman University
Dumaguete City
DEPENDENT:
1. Administer Stimulate serotonin and
anxiolytics as dopamine receptors on
prescribed by the nerves, thereby altering
physician the chemical messages
that nerves receive.
Promotes reduction of
3. Discuss use of
anxious feelings,
relaxation
resulting in improved
techniques/thoughts,
sleep/rest.
visualization.
Increases fatigue,
5. Involve client in
promotes sleep but
exercise program,
avoids excessive
avoiding exercise
stimulation from
within 2 hours of
activity before bedtime.
going to bed.
Sedative drugs interfere
with REM sleep and
6. Avoid use of
affect quality of rest. A
sedatives, when
rebound effect may lead
possible.
to intense dreaming,
nightmares, and more
disturbed sleep.