U Unilateral Neglect Definition: Impairment in sensory and motor response, mental representation, and spatial attention of the body, and the corresponding environment, characterized by inattention to one side and overattention…
T Thermal Injury, Risk for Definition: At risk for damage to skin and mucous membranes due to extreme temperatures Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Area Restriction Circulatory Precautions Dementia…
S Self-Care Deficit: Bathing Definition: Impaired ability to perform or complete bathing activities for self Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Bathing Contact Lens Care Dementia Management: Bathing Ear Care…
R Rape-Trauma Syndrome Definition: Sustained maladaptive response to a forced, violent sexual penetration against the victim’s will and consent Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Abuse Protection Support Abuse Protection…
P Pain, Acute Definition: Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage (International Association for the Study of Pain);…
O Oral Mucous Membrane, Impaired Definition: Disruptions of the lips and/or soft tissue of the oral cavity Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Fluid Management Nutrition Management Oral Health Maintenance…
N Nausea Definition: A subjective phenomenon of an unpleasant feeling in the back of the throat and stomach that may or may not result in vomiting Suggested nursing interventions for…
M Maternal-Fetal Dyad, Risk for Disturbed Definition: At risk for disruption of the symbiotic maternal-fetal dyad as a result of comorbid or pregnancy-related conditions Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution:…
L Latex Allergy Response Definition: A hypersensitive reaction to natural latex rubber products Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Airway Management Allergy Management Emergency Care Environmental Management Environmental Risk Protection…
K Knowledge Deficient Definition: Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Anticipatory Guidance Childbirth Preparation Family Planning: Contraception Health Education…
