Create a Nursing Process Worksheet for patient: 93 years old, c/o head injury, r/o subdural hematoma. Hx of dementia, from nursing home, fall one day ago. No known allergies (NKA). Vital signs -Temp 97.2, BP 96/74, P 82, RR 20, SaO2 97%. Neuro- confusion to time and place, but oriented to self, speech clear, poor historian, did not recognize son today which is new for her; Neuro assessment and vital signs q1 hr. Skin warm dry, bruises on forehead with small laceration. Increased fall risk. DSD (dry sterile dressing), forehead laceration clean and dry intact. 20ga. Hep-Lock in place left AC. GI WNL. Cardiovascular has pacer with rate of 82bpm on demand. Strict I&O, regular diet, intake 50%. Waist belt restraint PRN; family sitter at bedside, assist with bath.
Nursing Process Worksheet Each clinical day each student will develop a nursing process outline for one patient of their choice. These are quick writes and should be done throughout the shift and not taken home. These will be discussed in post conferences with the faculty. The outline will be as follows: Assessment ((Based on systems: cardio, resp, GI/GU, mobility, Neuro, Safety, skin, pain, psychosocial)) Obj:
Subj:
Nursing Diagnosis (2) Must be prioritized. Must be Nanda using three part statement (Based on systems: cardio, resp, GI/GU, mobility, Neuro, Safety, skin, pain, psychosocial) Stem (DX): Etiology (Cause) : as evidenced by (Signs and symptoms) Abnormal Assessment Findings. (1)
(2)
Planning (Patient goals), Must be SMART goals Pt. will (verbalize, demonstrate, be able to, increase & maintain, or decrease & maintain) by the: (end of shift, end of day, discharge day) or within: (two hours; 12 hours, etc.)
Implementation (Specific nursing interventions that were performed during your shift): Must contain the following: Assess {observe, palpate, percuss}; Monitor; Administer; Collaborate w/ specific multi-disciplinary team; & Teach
Evaluation (What was the outcome: Goal; Met or Not met or Partially met and How to revise.)
Nursing Application Assessment Include activities throughout the day performed in relation to the following NCLEX content categories. See content category examples below as cited by NCSBN Management of Care
Safety and Infection Control
Basic Care and Comfort