Nursing planning

Question 1

what is the purpose of nursing interventions

Answer 1

to achieve client outcomes

Question 2

what are nursing interventions also called

Answer 2

Also called nursing actions, measures, strategies, activities

Question 3

what are nursing interventions based on

Answer 3

clinical judgment and nursing knowledge

Question 4

what do nursing interventions reflect

Answer 4

direct and indirect care

Question 5

what are the different types of nursing interventions

Answer 5

Independent interventions

Dependent interventions

Interdependent interventions

Question 6

what are observation/assessment interventions used for

Answer 6

Actual nursing diagnoses
 Potential nursing diagnoses
 Possible nursing diagnoses
 Collaborative problems
 Wellness diagnoses

Question 7

what are prevention interventions used for

Answer 7

Actual nursing diagnoses
Potential nursing diagnoses
Collaborative problems
Wellness diagnoses

Question 8

what are treatment interventions used for

Answer 8

Actual nursing diagnoses

Collaborative problems

Question 9

what are health promotion interventions used for

Answer 9

Wellness diagnoses

Question 10

process used for generation and selecting interventions

Answer 10

Review the nursing diagnosis
Review the desired client outcomes
Identify several interventions/actions
Choose the best interventions for this client
Individualize the standardized interventions

Question 11

what are nursing orders

Answer 11

are instructions that describe how and when nursing interventions are to be implemented

Question 12

what does a nursing order contain

Answer 12

Date         
 Subject   
 Action verb
Times and limits     
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