Nurse Key

N 1680 Nail Care Definition: Promotion of clean, neat, attractive nails and prevention of skin lesions related to improper care of nails Activities: • Monitor or assist with cleaning of nails,…

M 3840 Malignant Hyperthermia Precautions Definition: Prevention or reduction of hypermetabolic response to pharmacological agents used during surgery Activities: • Ask patient about personal or family history of malignant hyperthermia, unexpected…

L 6850 Labor Induction Definition: Initiation or augmentation of labor by mechanical or pharmacological methods Activities: • Determine medical and/or obstetrical indication for induction • Review obstetrical history for pertinent information that…

H 1670 Hair and Scalp Care Definition: Promotion of healthy, clean, and attractive hair and scalp Activities: • Monitor condition of hair and scalp, including abnormalities (e.g., dry, coarse, or brittle…

D 5250 Decision-Making Support Definition: Providing information and support for a patient who is making a decision regarding health care Activities: • Determine whether there are differences between the patient’s view…

I 6530 Immunization/Vaccination Management Definition: Monitoring immunization status, facilitating access to immunizations, and providing immunizations to prevent communicable disease Activities: • Teach parent(s) recommended immunizations necessary for children, their route of…

F 6490 Fall Prevention Definition: Instituting special precautions with patient at risk for injury from falling Activities: • Identify cognitive or physical deficits of the patient that may increase potential of…

B 1610 Bathing Definition: Cleaning of the body for the purposes of relaxation, cleanliness, and healing Activities: • Assist with chair shower, tub bath, bedside bath, standing shower, or sitz bath,…

K 6840 Kangaroo Care Definition: Facilitation of skin-to-skin contact between parent or other caregiver and physiologically-stable preterm infant Activities: • Explain advantages and implications of providing skin-to-skin contact with infant • Monitor…

CHAPTER ONE Understanding NIC A description of NIC The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) is a comprehensive standardized classification of interventions that nurses perform. It is useful for care planning, clinical…