Nurse Key

C Cardiac Output, Decreased Definition: Inadequate blood pumped by the heart to meet the metabolic demands of the body Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Acid-Base Management Acid-Base Management: Metabolic…

B Bleeding, Risk for Definition: At risk for a decrease in blood volume that may compromise health Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Bleeding Precautions Bleeding Reduction Bleeding Reduction: Antepartum…

A Activity Intolerance Definition: Insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Activity Therapy Body Mechanics Promotion Cardiac…

Introduction Nursing Diagnoses—Definitions and Classification 2012-2014. Copyright © 2012, 1994-2012 by NANDA International. Used by arrangement with Blackwell Publishing Limited, a company of John Wiley and Sons, Inc. In order…

Core interventions for nursing specialty areas In this section, we list alphabetically the core interventions for 49 specialty areas. Core interventions are defined as a limited, central set of interventions…

W 1240 Weight Gain Assistance Definition: Facilitating gain of body weight Activities: • Refer for diagnostic work-up to determine cause of being underweight, as appropriate • Weigh patient at specified intervals, as…

V 6670 Validation Therapy Definition: Use of a method of therapeutic communication with elderly persons with dementia that focuses on emotional rather than factual content Activities: • Determine the patient’s stage…

U 6982 Ultrasonography: Limited Obstetric Definition: Performance of ultrasound (U/S) exams to determine ovarian, uterine, or fetal status Activities: • Determine indication for ultrasound (U/S) imaging • Set up equipment • Instruct patient…

T 5602 Teaching: Disease Process Definition: Assisting the patient to understand information related to a specific disease process Activities: • Appraise the patient’s current level of knowledge related to specific disease…

S 6630 Seclusion Definition: Solitary containment in a fully protective environment with close surveillance by nursing staff for purposes of safety or behavior management Activities: • Obtain a physician’s order, if…