Planning outcomes must be
a. patient centered (The patient will.....)
b. Measurable
c. Realistic
d. achievable within a time frame.
Independent interventions
A nurse can perform as first aid, comfort measure, safety,
prevention, or education without a doctor’s order. (taking vital
signs)
dependent interventions
A nurse must perform under the direction of medical personnel,
with an order or prescription. (treatment or medication
administration to improve a condition)
interdependent interventions
A nurse can perform with the assistance of another discipline,
with or without orders. (Ambulating a patient/collaborating on
planning a diet)
Evaluation (were the goals and outcomes met)
a. Interventions – were they appropriate?
b. Goals – were they measurable and appropriate?
c. Diagnosis – did I interpret the data correctly?
d. Assessment – was the data accurate and correct
, micturition
urination
nephralgia
pain in kidney
pyuria
pus in urine
hematuria
blood in urine
dysuria
painful urination
end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
condition in which kidneys have failed and dialysis is needed
chronic renal disease
kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as they
should.
renal calculi
kidney stones
hydronephrosis
excess urine accumulation in kidney(s) that causes swelling of
kidneys.
peritoneal dialysis