tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56949919944308873242011-11-28T07:38:58.449+08:00helping nurses, students / professionals, creating NCP in different areas such as medical surgical, psychiatric, maternal newborn, and pediatrics.---noreply@blogger.comBlogger2821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694991994430887324.post-70662919945068723672011-05-11T12:05:00.000+08:002011-05-11T12:05:34.211+08:00

COMMON DYSRHYTHMIAS Tachycardias I. Sinus Tachycardia a. Sinus node creates rate that is faster than normal (greater than 100) b. Associated with physiological or psychological stress; medications, such as catecholamines, aminophylline, atropine, stimulants, and illicit drugs; enhanced automaticity; and autonomic dysfunction II. Atrial Flutter a. Occurs in the atrium and creates regular atrial

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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION I. Pathophysiology a. Marked reduction or loss of blood flow through one or more of the coronary arteries, resulting in cardiac muscle ischemia, and over a finite period, resulting in necrosis b. Occurs most often due to coronary artery disease (CAD) c. Cellular ischemia and necrosis can affect the heart’s rhythm, pumping action, and blood circulation. d. Other problems may

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ANGINA (CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE, ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME) I. Pathophysiology a. The disorder is characterized by a narrowing of coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, spasm or, rarely, embolism. b. Atherosclerotic changes in coronary arteries results in damage to the inner layers of the coronary arteries with stiffening of vessels and diminished dilatory response. c. Accumulation of fatty

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PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS (TB) I. Pathophysiology a. Bacterial infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli (TB) i. Primarily affects the lungs (70% per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2004) although it can invade other body systems ii. Airborne droplets are inhaled, with the droplet nuclei deposited within the alveoli of the lung. b. Primary infection followed by a latent or

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VENTILATORY ASSISTANCE (MECHANICAL) I. Pathophysiology—impairment of respiratory function affecting O2 uptake and CO2 elimination, requiring mechanical assist to support or replace spontaneous breathing a. Inability to maintain adequate oxygenation (hypoxemia) b. Inability to maintain adequate ventilation due to apnea or alveolar hypoventilation causing a rise in PaCO2 and a fall in serum pH (

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HEART FAILURE: CHRONIC I. Pathophysiology a. Remodeling of the myocardium (as a structural response to injury) changes the heart from an efficient football shape to an inefficient basketball shape, making coordinated contractility difficult. i. Ventricular dilation (systolic dysfunction) results in poor contractility and inadequate emptying of chamber. ii. Ventricular stiffening (diastolic

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HYPERTENSION: SEVERE I.Pathophysiology—malignant or cancerous tumor, starting from the cells of the breast tissue and occurring primarily in women, although men may also be affected. b. Types (NCCN, 2007) i. This is cout3. This is cout3. This is cout3. This is cout3.This is cout3. A. Pathophysiology—malignant or cancerous tumor, starting from the cells of the breast tissue and occurring

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RADICAL NECK SURGERY: LARYNGECTOMY (POSTOPERATIVE CARE) I. Pathophysiology a. Malignancy lies above the clavicle, for instance lip, mouth, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, but excludes the brain, spinal cord, axial skeleton, and vertebrae. b. Cancers limited to the vocal cords (intrinsic) tend to spread slowly, whereas cancers involving the epiglottis (extrinsic) are more likely

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PNEUMOTHORAX/HEMOTHORAX I. Pathophysiology a. Partial or complete collapse of lung due to accumulation of air (pneumothorax), blood (hemothorax), or other fluid (pleural effusion) in the pleural space b. Intrathoracic pressure changes induced by increased pleural space volumes and reduced lung capacity, causing respiratory distress and gas exchange problems and producing tension on mediastinal

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LUNG CANCER: POSTOPERATIVE CARE I. Pathophysiology a. Usually develops within the wall or epithelium of the bronchial tree b. Prolonged exposure to cancer-promoting agents causes damage to ciliated cells and mucus-producing cells, leading to genetic mutations and development of dysplastic cells. II. Classification (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2008; National Cancer Institute, 2008) a.

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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) AND ASTHMA I. Pathophysiology a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): chronic obstructive bronchitis and emphysema i. Chronic airflow limitations (CAL): caused by a mixture of small airway disease (obstructive bonchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema) ii. Airway inflammation: causes structural changes, narrowing of lumina, and

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PNEUMONIA I. Pathophysiology a. Inflammation of the lung parenchyma associated with alveolar edema and congestion that impairs gas exchange b. Common pathogens i. Viruses 1. Common causative organisms include respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza 2. Accounts for approximately half of all cases of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) ii. Bacteria 1. Divided into typical and atypical types

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Anorexia NervosaEating DisorderAnorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by an intense fear of obesity or weight gain and the inability or refusal to maintain body weight at 85% minimum expected for height. It is generally considered to be a disorder of young women that begins in adolescence or young adulthood. It is becoming more common in males. Anorexia nervosa is marked by severely

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BulimiaEating Disorder; Bulimia Nervosa; Normal Weight BulimiaBulimia is a syndrome characterized by episodes of binge eating. Binge eating is the rapid consumption of massive quantities of food within a limited time. Intense feelings of guilt and shame follow binge eating. These negative feelings trigger purging and dieting as attempts to relieve negative feelings and restore a sense of control.

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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Collection Bone Marrow Transplantation; Bone Marrow Donor; Apheresis; Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donor; Autologous; Allogenic; Syngeneic Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) normally reside in the bone marrow and can be collected from this compartment via multiple needle aspirations from the iliac crest. When collected from the bone marrow, all blood components are collected

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Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Impotence Male erectile dysfunction (ED) replaces the term impotence. The problem involves the inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable to complete sexual intercourse. Due to innovative laboratory testing and research in hemodynamics, neurophysiology, and pharmacology of penile erection, there is a better understanding of ED. Erection involves

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Diabetes Insipidus DI; Neurogenic Diabetes; Idiopathic DI; Nephrogenic DI Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disturbance of water metabolism caused by a failure of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) synthesis or release resulting in the excretion of a large amount of dilute urine. DI may have a nephrogenic or psychogenic cause. It may be a permanent disease state or a transient syndrome associated with

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Dermatitis Contact Dermatitis; Atopic Dermatitis; Eczema Dermatitis is a descriptive term used for a group of diseases characterized by inflammation of the skin, with pruritus, redness, and various skin lesions. Contact dermatitis is a generic term applied to acute or chronic inflammatory reactions that are due to substances that come in contact with the skin. The reaction is localized to the

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Central Venous Access Devices Broviac; Hickman; Groshong; Implantable Ports; Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter; Tunneled Central venous access devices are indwelling catheters placed in large vessels using a variety of approaches. These catheters or devices are indicated for multiple blood draws; total parenteral nutrition; blood administration; intermittent or continuous medication

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Blood Component TherapyWhole Blood; Packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs); Random Donor; Platelet Pheresis Packs; Platelets; Fresh Frozen Plasma; Albumin; Coagulation Factors; AutotransfusionBlood component therapy is used in the management of a variety of hematological disorders. Intravenous (IV) administration of blood and blood products is used to restore circulating volume and to replace the cellular

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Blood Component TherapyWhole Blood; Packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs); Random Donor; Platelet Pheresis Packs; Platelets; Fresh Frozen Plasma; Albumin; Coagulation Factors; AutotransfusionBlood component therapy is used in the management of a variety of hematological disorders. Intravenous (IV) administration of blood and blood products is used to restore circulating volume and to replace the

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Lou Gehrig’s Disease; Motor Neuron Disease; Progressive Bulbar Palsy; Progressive Muscular Atrophy Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rare progressive disease that attacks motor neurons, which control the movement of muscles through the anterior horns of the spinal cord and the motor nuclei of the lower

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Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s Disease) Addison’s Disease; Addisonian Crisis Adrenal insufficiency, or Addison’s disease, is an abnormality of the adrenal glands with the destruction of the adrenal cortex and impairment of glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid production. This may be caused by an autoimmune condition, tuberculosis, fungal infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (

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Nursing Diagnosis: Activity IntoleranceWeakness; Deconditioned; SedentaryNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Activity Tolerance * Energy Conservation * Knowledge: Treatment RegimenNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Energy Management * Teaching: Prescribed Activity/ExerciseNANDA Definition: Insufficient

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Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective airway clearanceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Respiratory Status: Airway PatencyNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Cough Enhancement * Airway Management * Airway SuctioningNANDA Definition: Inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract to

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Nursing Diagnosis: AnxietyNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Anxiety Control * CopingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Anxiety Reduction * Presence * Calming Technique * Emotional SupportNANDA Definition: Vague uneasy feeling of discomfort or dread accompanied by an autonomic response (the source

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Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for AspirationNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Risk Control * Risk Detection * Respiratory Status: VentilationNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Aspiration PrecautionsNANDA Definition: At risk for entry of gastrointestinal secretions, oropharyngeal secretions, or solids or fluids

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Body ImageNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Body Image * Self-EsteemNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Body Image Enhancement * Grief Work Facilitation * Coping EnhancementNANDA Definition: Confusion in mental picture of one’s physical selfBody image is the attitude a person

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Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Breathing PatternNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Respiratory Status: Ventilation * Vital Sign StatusNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Airway Management * Respiratory MonitoringNANDA Definition: Inspiration and/or expiration that does not provide adequate

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Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Breathing PatternNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Respiratory Status: Ventilation * Vital Sign StatusNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Airway Management * Respiratory MonitoringNANDA Definition: Inspiration and/or expiration that does not provide adequate

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Nursing Diagnosis: Decreased Cardiac OutputNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cardiac Pump Effectiveness * Circulation Status * Knowledge: Disease Process * Knowledge: Treatment ProgramNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Cardiac Care * Hemodynamic Regulation * Teaching: Disease ProcessNANDA

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Nursing Diagnosis: Caregiver Role StrainNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Caregiver Well-Being * Caregiver-Patient RelationshipNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Caregiver SupportNANDA Definition: Difficulty in performing the caregiver roleThe focus of this care plan is on the supportive care rendered by

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Verbal CommunicationNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Communication: Expressive Ability * Communication: Receptive Ability * Information ProcessingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Active Listening * Communication Enhancement: Hearing Deficit * Communication Enhancement:

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Nursing Diagnosis: Chronic ConfusionNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cognitive Orientation * Decision Making * Distorted Thought Control * Safety Behavior: Home Physical EnvironmentNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Dementia Management * Environmental Management: Safety * Family Involvement

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Nursing Diagnosis: ConstipationImpaction; ObstipationNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Bowel Elimination * Medication Response * Self-Care ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Constipation/Impaction Management * Bowel Training * Teaching: Prescribed MedicationNANDA Definition: Decrease in

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Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective CopingNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Coping * Decision Making * Information ProcessingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Coping EnhancementNANDA Definition: Inability to form a valid appraisal of the stressors, inadequate choices of practiced responses, and/or inability to

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Nursing Diagnosis: DiarrheaLoose Stools, Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Bowel Elimination * Fluid Balance * Medication ResponseNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Diarrhea Management * Enteral Tube Feeding * Teaching: Prescribed MedicationsNANDA Definition:

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Nursing Diagnosis: Interrupted Family ProcessesIneffective Individual CopingNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Family Coping * Family Functioning * Family NormalizationNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Family Process Maintenance * Normalization PromotionNANDA Definition: Change in family relationships

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Nursing Diagnosis: FatigueNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Activity Tolerance * Endurance * Energy ConservationNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Energy Management * Exercise Promotion * Nutrition Management * Sleep EnhancementNANDA Definition: An overwhelming sustained sense of exhaustion and

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Nursing Diagnosis: Deficient Fluid VolumeHypovolemia; DehydrationNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Fluid Balance * HydrationNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Fluid Monitoring * Fluid Management * Fluid ResuscitationNANDA Definition: Decreased intravascular, interstitial, and/or intracellular fluid. This

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Nursing Diagnosis: Excess Fluid VolumeHypervolemia; Fluid OverloadNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Fluid BalanceNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Fluid Monitoring * Fluid ManagementNANDA Definition: Increased isotonic fluid retentionFluid volume excess, or hypervolemia, occurs from an increase in total body

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Gas ExchangeVentilation or Perfusion ImbalanceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Respiratory Status * Gas ExchangeNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Respiratory Monitoring * Oxygen Therapy * Airway ManagementNANDA Definition: Excess or deficit in oxygenation and/or carbon

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Nursing Diagnosis: Anticipatory GrievingNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Caregiver Emotional Health * Family Coping * Grief ResolutionNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Grief Work Facilitation * Presence * Emotional SupportNANDA Definition: Intellectual and emotional responses and behaviors by which

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Nursing Diagnosis: Health-Seeking BehaviorsHealth Promotion; Lifestyle Management; Health Education; Patient EducationNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Health-Promoting Behavior * Health-Seeking Behavior * Knowledge: Health ResourcesNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Self-Modification Assistance * Health

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Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Health MaintenanceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Health-Promoting Behavior * Self-Direction of Care * Health-Seeking Behavior * Social SupportNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Health System Guidance * Support System Enhancement * Discharge Planning * Health

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Home MaintenanceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Family Functioning * Safety Behavior: Home Physical Environment * Social SupportNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Home Maintenance Assistance * Sustenance Support * Discharge PlanningNANDA Definition: Inability to

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Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for InfectionUniversal Precautions; Standard Precautions; CDC Guidelines; OSHANOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Immune Status * Knowledge: Infection ControlNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Infection Control * Infection ProtectionNANDA Definition: At increased risk for being invaded

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Nursing Diagnosis: Deficient KnowledgePatient Teaching; Health EducationNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Knowledge (Specify Type) * Information ProcessingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Learning Facilitation * Teaching: IndividualNANDA Definition: Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Physical MobilityImmobilityNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Ambulation: Walking * Joint Movement: Active * Mobility LevelNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Exercise Therapy: Ambulation * Joint Mobility * Fall Precautions * Positioning * Bed Rest CareNANDA Definition:

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Nursing Diagnosis: NoncomplianceKnowledge Deficit; Patient EducationNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Adherence Behavior * Compliance Behavior * Knowledge: Treatment Regimen * Participation: Health Care DecisionsNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Behavior Modification * Decision-Making Support *

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Nursing Diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body RequirementsStarvation; Weight Loss; AnorexiaNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Nutritional Status: Food and Fluid Intake * Nutritional Status: Nutrient IntakeNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Nutrition Monitoring * Nutrition Therapy * Nutrition

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Nursing Diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: More than Body RequirementsObesity; OverweightNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Nutritional Status: Food and Fluid Intake * Weight ControlNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Nutritional Monitoring * Nutrition Counseling * Weight Reduction AssistanceNANDA Definition

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Nursing Diagnosis: Acute PainNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Comfort Level * Medication Response * Pain ControlNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Analgesic Administration * Conscious Sedation * Pain Management * Patient-Controlled Analgesia AssistanceNANDA Definition: Unpleasant sensory and

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Nursing Diagnosis: Chronic PainNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Pain Control * Quality of Life * Family CopingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Pain Management * Medication Management * Acupressure * Heat/Cold Application * Progressive Muscle Relaxation * Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve

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Nursing Diagnosis: PowerlessnessNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Health Beliefs: Perceived Control * Participation: Health Care DecisionsNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Self-Responsibility Facilitation * Self-Esteem EnhancementNANDA Definition: Perception that one’s own actions will not significantly

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Nursing Diagnosis: Self-Care DeficitBathing/Hygiene; Dressing/Grooming; Feeding; ToiletingNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Self-Care: Eating * Self-Care: Bathing * Self-Care: Dressing * Self-Care: Grooming * Self-Care: Hygiene * Self-Care: ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Self-Care

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Sensory Perception: AuditoryHearing Loss; Hearing Impaired; DeafnessNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Hearing Compensation Behavior * Risk Control: Hearing ImpairmentNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Communication Enhancement: Hearing Deficit * Ear CareNANDA Definition: Change

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Sensory Perception: VisualVision Loss; Macular Degeneration; BlindnessNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Visual Compensation Behavior * Risk Control: Visual ImpairmentNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Communication Enhancement: Visual Deficit * Environmental Management *

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Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for Impaired Skin IntegrityPressure Sores; Pressure Ulcers; Bed Sores; Decubitus CareNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Risk Control * Risk Detection * Tissue Integrity: Skin and Mucous MembranesNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Pressure Ulcer Prevention * Skin SurveillanceNANDA

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Sleep Pattern InsomniaNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Anxiety Control * SleepNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Sleep EnhancementNANDA Definition: Time-limited disruption of sleep (natural, periodic suspension of consciousness) amount and qualitySleep is required to provide

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Nursing Diagnosis: Spiritual DistressNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Hope * Spiritual Well-BeingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Spiritual Support * Coping Enhancement * Emotional SupportNANDA Definition: Disruption in the life principle that pervades a person’s entire being and that integrates and

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Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Therapeutic Regimen ManagementNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Compliance Behavior * Knowledge: Treatment RegimenNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Self-Modification Assistance * Teaching: IndividualNANDA Definition: Pattern of regulating and integrating into daily living a

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Thought Processes - Altered Perceptions of Surrounding StimuliConfusion; Disorientation; Inappropriate Social Behavior; Altered Mood States; Delusions; Impaired Cognitive ProcessesNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cognitive Ability * Distorted Thought Control * Safety Behavior: Personal * Mood EquilibriumNIC Interventions

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Thought Processes - Altered SleepConfusion; Disorientation; Inappropriate Social Behavior; Altered Mood States; Delusions; Impaired Cognitive ProcessesNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cognitive Ability * Distorted Thought Control * Safety Behavior: Personal * Mood EquilibriumNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Thought Processes - Impaired Ability to Perform Activities of Daily LivingConfusion; Disorientation; Inappropriate Social Behavior; Altered Mood States; Delusions; Impaired Cognitive ProcessesNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cognitive Ability * Distorted Thought Control * Safety Behavior: Personal * Mood EquilibriumNIC

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Thought Processes - Altered Mood StatesConfusion; Disorientation; Inappropriate Social Behavior; Altered Mood States; Delusions; Impaired Cognitive ProcessesNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cognitive Ability * Distorted Thought Control * Safety Behavior: Personal * Mood EquilibriumNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Thought Processes - Altered Behavioral PatternsConfusion; Disorientation; Inappropriate Social Behavior; Altered Mood States; Delusions; Impaired Cognitive ProcessesNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cognitive Ability * Distorted Thought Control * Safety Behavior: Personal * Mood EquilibriumNIC Interventions (Nursing

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Nursing Diagnosis: Disturbed Thought Processes - DisorientationConfusion; Disorientation; Inappropriate Social Behavior; Altered Mood States; Delusions; Impaired Cognitive ProcessesNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Cognitive Ability * Distorted Thought Control * Safety Behavior: Personal * Mood EquilibriumNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions

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Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Tissue Perfusion: Peripheral, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Cardiopulmonary, CerebralNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Tissue Perfusion: Cardiopulmonary * Tissue Perfusion: Cerebral * Tissue Perfusion: Abdominal Organs * Tissue Perfusion: Peripheral * Fluid Balance * Electrolyte and Acid/Base BalanceNIC Interventions (

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Urinary Elimination - All Types of IncontinenceStress Incontinence; Urge Incontinence; Reflex Incontinence; Functional Incontinence; Total IncontinenceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Urinary Continence * Urinary Elimination * Self-Care: ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Urinary Elimination - Total IncontinenceStress Incontinence; Urge Incontinence; Reflex Incontinence; Functional Incontinence; Total IncontinenceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Urinary Continence * Urinary Elimination * Self-Care: ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels *

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Urinary Elimination - Functional IncontinenceStress Incontinence; Urge Incontinence; Reflex Incontinence; Functional Incontinence; Total IncontinenceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Urinary Continence * Urinary Elimination * Self-Care: ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels *

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Urinary Elimination - Reflex IncontinenceStress Incontinence; Urge Incontinence; Reflex Incontinence; Functional Incontinence; Total IncontinenceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Urinary Continence * Urinary Elimination * Self-Care: ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels *

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Urinary Elimination - Urge IncontinenceStress Incontinence; Urge Incontinence; Reflex Incontinence; Functional Incontinence; Total IncontinenceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Urinary Continence * Urinary Elimination * Self-Care: ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels *

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Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Urinary Elimination - Stress IncontinenceStress Incontinence; Urge Incontinence; Reflex Incontinence; Functional Incontinence; Total IncontinenceNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Urinary Continence * Urinary Elimination * Self-Care: ToiletingNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels *

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Nursing Diagnosis: Urinary RetentionNOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)Suggested NOC Labels * Urinary Continence * Urinary Elimination * Infection StatusNIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)Suggested NIC Labels * Urinary Retention CareNANDA Definition: Incomplete emptying of the bladderUrinary retention may occur in conjunction with or independent of

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Impaired Home MaintenanceInability to independently maintain a safe growth-promoting immediate environment.Assessment Data• Lack of skills with which to function independently outside the hospital• Lack of confidence• Dependence on hospital• Perceived helplessness• Nonexistent or unrealistic goals and plans• Lack of knowledge• Inadequate support system• Inadequate financial resources•

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Impaired Social Interaction Insufficient or excessive quantity or ineffective quality of social exchange. Assessment Data • Difficulty trusting others • Difficulties in relationships with significant others • Difficulties with others in school or work environment • Discomfort in social or interactive situations • Poor social skills • Feelings of anxiety, fear, hostility, sadness, guilt, or

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Behavior problem related to Dx. SDAT as evidenced by: Combative behavior toward family Name:---------------------------------------------------------------------------Problem / Need / StrengthBehavior problem related to Dx. SDAT as evidenced by: Combative behavior toward family---------------------------------------------------------------------------Goal(s)Will have fewer episodes of _________

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Chronic constipation related to [ SPECIFY ]Name:---------------------------------------------------------------------------Problem / Need / StrengthChronic constipation related to [ SPECIFY ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------Goal(s)Will have no fecal impaction x 90 days.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Intervention

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CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), Fluid Volume ExcessName:---------------------------------------------------------------------------Problem / Need / StrengthCHF (Congestive Heart Failure), Fluid Volume Excess---------------------------------------------------------------------------Goal(s)Body weight will remain within normal limitsElectrolyte levels will be within normal limitsWill demonstrate

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Abusive verbal attacks on staff and others.Name:---------------------------------------------------------------------------Problem / Need / StrengthAbusive verbal attacks on staff and others.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Goal(s)will converse with others without swearing by ____.---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Angina Pectoris- Nursing Diagnoses/Collaborative ProblemsAngina pectoris is transient chest pain or discomfort that is caused by an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The discomfort typically occurs in the retrosternal area; may or may not radiate; and is described as a tight, heavy, squeezing, burning, or choking sensation. The most common cause of angina pectoris is

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Ulrich & Canale: Nursing Care Planning Guides: For Adults in Acute, Extended, and Home Care Settings, 6th EditionAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair- Nursing Diagnoses/Collaborative ProblemsAn abdominal aortic aneurysm is an abnormal dilation of the wall of the abdominal aorta. The aneurysm usually develops in the segment of the vessel that is between the renal arteries and the iliac branches of the

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DSM-IV Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (provided for further study) Recommended for further systematic clinical study and research, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (popularly called PMS) is characterized by multiple symptom clusters occurring during the menstrual cycle, becoming progressively disabling. Some research suggests these symptoms may be a delayed effect of hormonal changes earlier in

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DSM-IV 316 (Psychological factors) affecting medical condition Choose name based on nature of/most prominent factor: Mental disorder affecting medical condition Psychological symptoms affecting medical condition Personality traits or coping style affecting medical condition Maladaptive health behaviors affecting medical condition Stress-related physiological response affecting

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DSM-IV 301.9 Personality disorder NOS Passive-Aggressive personality disorder (negativistic personality disorder)—provided for further study. This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of passive resistance, expressed indirectly rather than directly, to demands for adequate social/occupational performance, with the individual viewing the future as negatively as they view the present

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DSM-IV 301.7 Antisocial personality disorder “Sociopath” and “psychopath” are terms often used to describe the individual with antisocial personality. As deceit and manipulation are central features of the disorder, it is extremely difficult to treat. Imprisonment has been society’s major method for controlling the most dangerous behaviors. ETIOLOGICAL THEORIES Psychodynamics

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DSM-IV 307.1 Anoxexia nervosa 307.51 Bulimia nervosa 307.50 Eating disorders NOS Binge-eating disorder (proposed, requiring further study) Anorexia nervosa is an illness of starvation, brought on by severe disturbance of body image and a morbid fear of obesity. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder (binge-purge syndrome) characterized by extreme overeating, followed by self-induced vomiting

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DSM-IV GENDER IDENTITY DISORDERS 302.6 Gender identity disorder in children 302.85 Gender identity disorder in adolescents and adults (specify: sexually attracted to males/females/both/neither) 302.6 Gender identity disorder not otherwise specified (intersex conditions, androgen insensitivity syndrome, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia and gender dysphoria) 313.82

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DSM-IV 309.81 Posttraumatic stress disorder (specify acute, chronic, or delayed onset) 308.3 Acute stress disorder An anxiety disorder resulting from exposure to a traumatic event in which the individual has experienced, witnessed, or been confronted with an event or events that involve actual or threatened death/serious injury or a threat to the physical integrity of the self or others. The

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DSM-IV 300.3 Obsessive-compulsive disorder An obsession is an intrusive/inappropriate repetitive thought, impulse, or image that the individual recognizes as a product of his or her own mind but is unable to control. A compulsion is a repetitive urge that the individual feels driven to perform and cannot resist without great difficulty (severe anxiety). Most common obsessions are repetitive

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DSM-IV 300.02 Generalized anxiety disorder Although some degree of anxiety is normal in life’s stresses, anxiety can be adaptive or maladaptive. Problems arise when the client has coping mechanisms that are inadequate to deal with the danger, which may be recognized or unrecognized. The essential feature of this inadequacy is unrealistic or excessive anxiety and worries about life circumstances

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DSM-IV 296.xx Bipolar I disorder 296.0x Single manic episode 296.40 Most recent episode hypomanic 296.4x Most recent episode manic 296.6x Most recent episode mixed 296.7 Most recent episode unspecified 296.5x Most recent episode depressed 296.89 Bipolar II disorder (recurrent major depressive episodes with hypomania) 301.13 Cyclothymic disorder 296.80 Bipolar disorder NOS Bipolar

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DSM-IV 297.1 Delusional disorder Specific type: Erotomanic (delusions that another person of higher status is in love with the individual) Grandiose (delusions of inflated worth, power, knowledge, identity, or special relationship to a deity or famous person) Jealous (delusions that one’s sexual partner is unfaithful) Persecutory (delusions that one, or someone to whom one is close, is

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DSM-IV 295.70 Schizoaffective disorder This disorder emphasizes the temporal relationship of schizophrenic and mood symptoms and is used for conditions that meet the criteria for both schizophrenia and a mood disorder with psychotic symptoms lasting a minimum of 1 month. The clinical features must occur within a single uninterrupted period of illness (for some, this may be years or even decades

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DSM-IV Alcohol Use Disorders 303.90 Alcohol dependence 305.00 Alcohol abuse AMPHETAMINE (OR AMPHETAMINE-LIKE) USE DISORDERS 304.40 Amphetamine dependence 305.70 Amphetamine abuse CANNABIS USE DISORDERS 304.30 Cannabis dependence 305.20 Cannabis abuse COCAINE USE DISORDERS 304.20 Cocaine dependence 305.60 Cocaine abuse HALLUCINOGEN USE DISORDERS 304.60 Hallucinogen dependence 305.30

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DSM-IV HALLUCINOGEN-RELATED/induced DISORDERS 292.89 Hallucinogen intoxication 292.81 Intoxication delirium 292.89 Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (flashbacks) 292.89 Hallucinogen-induced anxiety disorder 292.84 Hallucinogen-induced mood disorder PHENCYCLIDINE (OR PHENCYCLIDINE-LIKE)/induced DISORDERS 292.89 Phencyclidine intoxication 292.81 Intoxication delirium 292.11

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DSM-IV SEDATIVE-, HYPNOTIC-, OR ANXIOLYTIC-INDUCED DISORDERS 292,89 Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic intoxication 292.0 Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal 292.81 Intoxication delirium 292. 84 Induced mood disorder OPIOID-RELATED DISORDERS 292.89 Opioid intoxication 292.81 Intoxication delirium 292.0 Opioid withdrawal (For further listings, consult DSM-IV.) CNS depressants

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DSM-IV AMPHETAMINE-INDUCED DISORDERS 292.81 Intoxication delirium 292.89 Amphetamine intoxication 292.0 Amphetamine withdrawal 292.11 Psychotic disorders with delusions 292.12 Psychotic disorders with hallucinations CAFFEINE-INDUCED DISORDERS 305.90 Caffeine intoxication 292.89 Caffeine-induced anxiety disorder 292.89 Caffeine-induced sleep disorder COCAINE-INDUCED DISORDERS 292.89

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