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The Nursing Process
Assessment
Diagnosis
* Outcome ID / Planning
Evaluation

* Not in Karch, but in Kozier
Assessment
Collecting data. Dynamic.
2 Keys:
- History
- Physical status.
History
Chronic conditions
Drug use(OTC,alcohol,herbs)
Allergies
Level of education
Level of understanding of disease/therapy
Social supports
Financial support
Pattern of health care (i.e.follow ups)
Physical Assessment
Weight
Age
Physical parameters...for baseline
Interventions (Implementation)
7 Points
1. Drug
2. Storage
3. Route
4. Dosage
5. Preparation(crushed, gloves)
6. Timing
7. Recording
Intervention- Comfort Measures
1. Placebo effect - anticipating help is huge...Nurse's attitude is important

2. Managing adverse effects
For comfort, safety
Intervention -
- Pt/Family education
- Essential for safe continuation at home
1. Name, dose, action
2. Timing
3. Storage and prep
4. OTC or alt. therapy to avoid
5. Special comfort/safety
6. Safety
7. Toxicity
8. Warnings about discontinue...tapering
Evaluation
The continuation...constant monitoring for therapeutic response, adverse effects