Movie Character: Stanley Ipkiss (The Mask) Presentation

Overview of Presentation

• Functional assessment of the patient.
• Relevant additional observations.
• Nursing diagnosis based on the available information.
• List of interventions and resources.

Background of Movie and Character

• The Mask is a romantic comedy film.
• The protagonist is Stanley Ipkiss, a bank employee.
• The film revolves around the mysterious artifact.
• The mask exaggerates Stanley’s features of character.

Functional Assessments

Health Perception/Health Management

• Maintains healthy behavior (no smoking, no alcohol).
• Occasional colds (no more than twice a year).
• No workplace accidents (generally safe workplace environment).
• General appearance suggests no apparent adverse conditions.

Nutrition/Metabolic

• Regular food and fluid intake (mostly healthy food).
• Excellent appetite, no discomfort during food intake.
• Teeth: satisfactory general appearance. Two dentures.
• Weight: 156 pounds. Height: 6 ft. 2 in.

Pattern of Elimination

• Bowel elimination pattern: regular, no discomfort, no control problems.
• Urinary elimination pattern: regular, no problems in control.
• No reported perspiration problems or excessive odor.
• Excreta examination: no consistency or color deviations.

Pattern of Activity/Exercise

• Exercise pattern: irregular visits to the gym.
• No reported energy inconsistency for routine activities.
• General appearance: excellent hygiene and energy level.
• Examination: muscle firmness and respirations within the acceptable limits.

Conceptual/Perceptual Pattern

• No hearing or vision problems, no glasses.
• No reports of inability to remember things.
• No reported difficulties in making important decisions.
• Examination: no apparent visual or auditory disorders.

Pattern of Sleep and Rest

• Regular and well-maintained sleep pattern.
• No medications required for aiding the onset of sleep.
• No early awakening. No nightmares or sleep disorders.
• Rest-relaxation periods within the designated limit.

Pattern of Self Perception and Self Concept

• Self-described as physically and mentally healthy individual.
• No apparent external sources of anxiety or anger.
• Maintains a positive attitude despite constant mishaps.
• Examination: maintains eye contact, does not display nervousness.

Role/Relationship Patterns

• Lives alone, does not maintain ties with family.
• Constantly tries (unsuccessfully) to engage in the relationships.
• Does not belong to social groups, has no real friends.
• Has a sufficient income to support needs of solitary life.

Sexuality/Reproductive Patterns

• No regular sexual relationship in the last decade.
• No observed changes in sexual activities since college.
• No reported problems associated with use of contraceptives.

Pattern of Coping and Stress Tolerance

• No significant changes in life for the last decade.
• No reported emotional breakdowns, no use of medications.
• Relaxed most of the time occasional thoughts of crisis.
• Difficulties mostly handled through upbeat attitude.

Pattern of Values and Beliefs

• Generally dissatisfied with progress and achievements in life.
• No reliance on religious practices in approaching difficulties.
• No conflicts with beliefs on receiving care.

Analysis of Health Assessment

Normal assessment findings

• Excellent physical shape despite absence of physical exercise.
• Robust nutritional habits and normal bodily functions.
• No substance abuse or need for additional medications.
• Above normal energy level; healthy sleep patterns.

Abnormal or risk-based findings

• Lack of family ties and social interactions.
• Absence of close friends and regular sexual partner.
• General disillusionment in life, no satisfaction with progress.
• No identified ties with family members.

Additional Observations

Cultural

• Does not explicitly displays significant cultural influences.
• Profile generally consistent with social environment.
• Displays little resistance to abusive behavior by peers.
• Does not recognize traditional cultural clues in interaction.

Geographical

• Native to the location of Edge City.
• Profile consistent with characteristics of major American cities.

Religious

• Does not actively engage in religious practices.
• Prone to religious background of other cultures.
• Readily accepts the existence of supernatural forces.
• Not hindered by the apparent danger of the artifact.

Ethnic

• Consistent with ethnic profile of Edge City.
• Open to ethnic background of other cultures.
• Accepts ethnic diversity as a part of life.
• Unlikely to display difficulties in diverse environment.

Spiritual

• Believes in the existence of incorporeal forces.
• Readily engages in interaction with them on regular basis.
• Uses the mask to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Does not display concerns with adverse effects.

Nursing Considerations

Nursing Diagnosis

• Loneliness and potential mood disorders associated with isolation.
• Occasional emotional breakdowns of moderate severity.
• Anxiety resulting from the inability to establish family.
• Lack of proficiency in interaction with peers.

Interventions

One

• Establish meaningful communication channels with patient.
• Foster trust, feeling of security, and safety.
• Allocate time for regular sessions with patient.
• Provide initial counseling, support, and encouragement (Low et al., 2014).

Two

• Seek ways of participation in social groups (Shankar, Hamer, McMunn, & Steptoe, 2013).
• Establish and strengthen ties with peers.
• Promote active social role and establish trust.
• Improve self-esteem and enable reflection practices.

Three

• Promote personal insights and enable individual motivation (Allender, Rector, & Warner, 2013).
• Increase independence and self-management skills.
• Encourage consistency in establishing and reaching goals.
• Provide information on sources of encouragement.

Resources

One

• Training sessions and workshops providing personal improvement.
• Local groups providing support and counseling.
• Seminars promoting independence and individual sustainability.

Two

• Access to literature on self-development and success.
• Manuals providing guidance on scheduling and benchmarking.
• Online resources and interactive planning tools.

Conclusion

• Stanley displays no signs of physical character.
• Challenging emotional background mitigated by personal resilience.
• Suggested interventions aimed at assistance.
• Combined with displayed characteristics, quick recovery expected.

References

Allender, J., Rector, C., & Warner, K. (2013). Community & public health nursing: Promoting the public’s health. Fresno, CA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Low, L. F., Goodenough, B., Fletcher, J., Xu, K., Casey, A. N., Chenoweth, L., . . . Brodaty, H. (2014). The effects of humor therapy on nursing home residents measured using observational methods: the SMILE cluster randomized trial. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 15(8), 564-569.

Shankar, A., Hamer, M., McMunn, A., & Steptoe, A. (2013). Social isolation and loneliness: relationships with cognitive function during 4 years of follow-up in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Psychosomatic Medicine, 75(2), 161-170.