Nursing management of anxiety in HIV infection.
Anxiety is a universal problem for individuals with AIDS because the disease creates uncertainty and disruptions in every aspect of their lives. Nurses have a wide variety of holistic interventions to help persons living with AIDS (PLWAs) manage anxiety. Orem's self-care theory of nursing provides a framework for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an HIV-infected person experiencing anxiety. This article presents an overview of anxiety, the nature of anxiety in HIV-infected individuals, and psychological, pharmacological, and holistic interventions to assist the client in self-care of anxiety.
Phillips
K D
KD
Department of Administrative and Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208, USA.
Morrow
J H
JH
D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012648:Self Care