Application of nursing process

1. Application of nursing process prepared by Mrs.Hamdia Mohammed

2. Intended Learning Outcomes(ILOs) 1-Define nursing process 2-Define nursing care plan 3- List the basic components of the Nursing Process. 3-Enumerate items of planning process. 4- Apply nursing process on situation. 5- Explain 2 different example from nursing care plan.

3. The Nursing Process is: A systematic, rational method of planning and providing individualized nursing care.

4. Nursing Care Plan is: A written guide, organizing client data into a formal statements of strategies to assist the client achieve optimal health

5. The components of the Nursing Process: • Assessment • Diagnosis • Planning • Implementing • Evaluating

6. The Planning process:- In the process of developing client care plans , the nurse engages in the following activities: 1- Setting Priorities. 2- Establishing client goals /desire outcomes 3- Selecting nursing interventions 4- Writing individualized nursing interventions on care plans.

7. Situation: Mrs. Mona Ali have 43 years old, admitted to hospital in 17-3-1431H. She complain from sharp chest pain when coughing and dyspnea on exertion. States unable to carry out regular daily exercise for past week .Nausea & vomiting associated with coughing . Assesses own supports as good (e.g. relationship with husband) is worried about daughter . States husband will be out of town until tomorrow. Concerned too about her work and worry about it .

9. Intervention cont 5-Assist pt in performing coughing & breathing exercise( chest physiotherapy ). 6-Put pt in sitting position ( optimal position)& use of abdominal muscles for more forceful cough . 7-Encourage oral intake of fluids. 8- Administer medications( e.g antibiotic, bronchodilators, expectorants) as ordered. 9- Give pt nebulizer treatment if indicated.

11. Intervention cont Intervention cont. 5-Assess intake & output. 6- Monitor serum electrolytes & report abnormal value. 7-Administer antiemetic drug as order. 8- Give pt I.V fluid as replacement therapy if indicate as doctor ordered.

13. Intervention cont Intervention cont. 5- Assist the pt in developing anxiety- reducing skills ( e.g, relaxation, deep breathing , positive visualization ). 6- Assist pt in developing problem solving abilities. - Emphasize the logical strategies pt can use when experiencing anxious feelings.

15. Example of writing nursing care plan

16. Example of writing nursing care plan cont.