17 Cardiac and noncardiac shock (circulatory failure) Overview/pathophysiology A shock state exists when tissue perfusion decreases to the point of cellular metabolic dysfunction. Shock is classified according to the causative…
14 Respiratory failure, acute Overview/pathophysiology Acute respiratory failure (ARF) develops when the lungs are unable to exchange O2 and CO2 adequately. Clinically, respiratory failure exists when Pao2 is less than…
7 Older adult care Nursing diagnosis: Acute confusion related to age-related decreased physiologic reserve, renal function, or cardiac function; altered sensory/perceptual reception occurring with poor vision or hearing; or decreased…
8 Palliative and end-of-life care Overview/pathophysiology According to the World Health Organization (2003) and the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care (2009), palliative care is the active total care…
3 Perioperative care Nursing diagnoses for preoperative patients Nursing diagnosis: Deficient knowledge related to unfamiliarity with surgical procedure, preoperative routine, and postoperative care Desired Outcome: Patient verbalizes knowledge about the…
1 Cancer care Overview/pathophysiology The term cancer refers to several disease entities, all of which have in common the proliferation of abnormal cells. To varying degrees, these cells have lost…
6 Psychosocial support for the patient’s family and significant other Note: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) restricts who may request and receive health care–related information…
4 Prolonged bedrest Overview/pathophysiology Patients on prolonged bedrest face many potential physiologic problems. Some are short term and easily corrected. Others, such as joint contractures, may result in permanent disability….
5 Psychosocial support Nursing diagnosis: Fatigue related to disease process, treatment, medications, depression, or stress Desired Outcome: Before hospital discharge, patient and caregivers describe interventions that conserve energy resources. ASSESSMENT/INTERVENTIONS…
