CHap 8- Planning Flashcards
formulation of patient-centered goals and measurable outcomes
outcome identification
Patient-focused goals can be …
SHORT TERM or LONG TERM GOALS
A patient goal must be _____
MEASURABLE, REALISTIC, PATIENT FOCUSED!!!
where you want the pt to be after they achieve the goals is an
outcome
Order of Nursing Dx Priority Ranking
Life threatening (ABCs)
Needs Immediate Attention
Something important to pt
Nursing ABCs
Airway. Breathing. Circulation
What is a patient goal?
Educated guess about what the patient’s state will be AFTER the nursing intervention is completed.
What is a nursing intervention?
anything/something that a nurse will DO for a pt
Ex: Medicating, Feeding, Turning, Positioning, Intervention
Goals are set before interventions are made. T or F
True
What should follow an intervention?
The rationale (reason why youre doing what your doing)
Planning allows
delegation (what can you to someone as to do for you, to help you as a nurse0
treatment performed to enhance patient outcomes
Intervention
Physician prescribed interventions require?
An order from MD
Ex: Activity, meds, treatments, diagnostics, labs, IVs, oxygen, activity level, diet, vital frequency
What is the purpose of nursing interventions?
monitor health status
prevent, resolve, control a problem
Assist w/ ADL
Pt Education
Examples of nursing interventions
PPE
MSS