RESIDENT_____________________________________

DATE

PROBLEM

GOAL

TO DATE

INTERVENTIONS

RESP

DISC

Anger

related to

Recently changed environment or lifestyle

Cognitive deficit or decline

ADL decline

Loss of home or possessions

Loss of family member/ friend

Loss of pet

Mental / Emotional Illness

As evidenced by:

Persistent anger with self or others

Unpleasant mood in the morning

Verbalizes anger over loss

Verbalizes non-acceptance over change of status

Demonstrates ineffective coping skills

Resident will demonstrate effective coping behavior

Resident will verbalize a positive aspect of new situation

Resident will participate in activities

Allow resident to talk about feelings, and let resident know staff is empathetic

Assist resident to process feelings and find positive outcomes

Encourage contact with support system

Assist resident to participate in religious / spiritual activities

Plan activities that draw on resident’s experience and knowledge

Do not argue with resident, but redirect by asking benign questions

Observe for nonverbal signs of anger: rigid body position, clenched fists

Psychiatric evaluation if indicated

Draw on resident’s strength: