Nurseslabs For All Your Nursing Needs

Learn the three stages of labor and the different nursing interventions for each stage.

Extend and strengthen your knowledge about Pediatric Nursing with these Pediatric Nursing Bullets. Nursing bullets are bite-sized information that are easy to absorb -- best used and read during reviews!

Hyoscine-N-butylbromide (HNBB) Drug Study Hyoscine-N-butylbromide (HNBB) acts by interfering with the transmission of nerve impulses by acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system.

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Thought Processes, risk for disturbed Risk factors may include Physiological changes: increased CNS stimulation/accelerated mental activity Altered sleep patterns Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] DESIRED OUTCOMES/EVALUATION CRITERIA—PATIENT WILL: Distorted Thought Control (NOC) Maintain usual reality orientation. Recognize changes in thinking/behavior and causative factors. 7 Hyperthyroidism Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Decreased Cardiac Output ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Anxiety [specify level] May be related to Physiological factors: hypermetabolic state (CNS stimulation), pseudocatecholamine effect of thyroid hormones Possibly evidenced by Increased feelings of apprehension, shakiness, loss of control, panic Changes in cognition, distortion of environmental stimuli Extraneous movements, restlessness, tremors Desired Outcomes Anxiety Control (NOC) Appear relaxed. Report anxiety reduced to a manageable level. Identify healthy ways ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Fatigue May be related to Hypermetabolic state with increased energy requirements Irritability of central nervous system (CNS); altered body chemistry Possibly evidenced by Verbalization of overwhelming lack of energy to maintain usual routine, decreased performance Emotional lability/irritability; nervousness, tension Jittery behavior Impaired ability to concentrate Desired Outcomes Endurance (NOC) Verbalize increase in level of energy. Display improved ability ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Coping, ineffective Ineffective Coping — Hypertension Nursing Care Plans May be related to Situational/maturational crisis; multiple life changes Inadequate relaxation; little or no exercise, work overload Inadequate support systems Poor nutrition Unmet expectations; unrealistic perceptions Inadequate coping methods Possibly evidenced by Verbalization of inability to cope or ask for help Inability to meet role expectations/basic needs or problem-solve ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Injury, risk for [tetany] Risk factors may include Chemical imbalance: excessive CNS stimulation Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Safety Status: Physical Injury (NOC) Demonstrate absence of injury with complications minimized/controlled. 5 Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Ineffective Airway Clearance ...