What Exactly Is a Nursing Intervention? A Beginner’s Manual The more you learn about nursing vocations, the more you realize that a nurse’s day is…
There are three phases during the diagnostic process: (1) data analysis, (2) identification of the client’s health problems, health risks, and strengths, and (3) formulation…
Components of a Nursing Diagnosis A nursing diagnosis has typically three components: (1) the problem and its definition, (2) the etiology, and (3) the defining…
Problem-Focused Nursing Diagnosis A problem-focused diagnosis (also known as actual diagnosis) is a client problem present at the time of the nursing assessment. These diagnoses are based on the…
Types of Nursing Diagnoses The four types of nursing diagnosis are Actual (Problem-Focused), Risk, Health Promotion, and Syndrome. Here are the four categories of nursing diagnoses:…
Classification of Nursing Diagnoses (Taxonomy II) How are nursing diagnoses listed, arranged, or classified? In 2002, Taxonomy II was adopted, which was based on the…
Nursing Interventions and Actions Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for patients with pneumonia may include: 1. Maintaining Patent Airway Clearance 2. Improving Gas Exchange 3.…
Nursing Care Plans & Management Nursing care plan (NCP) and care management for patients with pneumonia start with assessing the patient’s medical history, performing a…
Purposes of Nursing Diagnosis The purpose of the nursing diagnosis is as follows: For nursing students, nursing diagnoses are an effective teaching tool to help…
Tips for Effective Care Planning 1. Create goals with the patient when possible. The patient should be included in their care plan to ensure goals are…