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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, most commonly performed for malignancies and certain nonmalignant conditions (e.g., endometriosis/tumors), to control life-threatening bleeding/hemorrhage, and in the event of intractable pelvic infection or irreparable rupture of the uterus. A less radical procedure (myomectomy) is sometimes performed for removing fibroids while sparing the uterus. Abdominal hysterectomy types include the following: Subtotal (partial): Body of ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Knowledge, deficient [Learning Need] regarding condition, prognosis, treatment, self-care, and discharge needs May be related to Lack of exposure/recall Information misinterpretation Unfamiliarity with information resources Possibly evidenced by Questions/request for information; statement of misconception Inaccurate follow-through of instructions, development of preventable complications DESIRED OUTCOMES/EVALUATION CRITERIA—PATIENT WILL: Knowledge: Disease Process (NOC) Verbalize understanding of condition and potential complications. Identify ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Tissue Perfusion, risk for ineffective (specify) Risk factors may include Hypovolemia Reduction/interruption of blood flow: pelvic congestion, postoperative tissue inflammation, venous stasis Intraoperative trauma or pressure on pelvic/calf vessels: lithotomy position during vaginal hysterectomy Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Tissue Perfusion: (Specify) (NOC) Demonstrate adequate perfusion, as evidenced by ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Knowledge, deficient [Learning Need] regarding condition, treatment plan, self-care and discharge needs Knowledge Deficit — Hypertension Nursing Care Plans May be related to Lack of knowledge/recall Information misinterpretation Cognitive limitation Denial of diagnosis Possibly evidenced by Verbalization of the problem Request for information Statement of misconception Inaccurate follow-through of instructions; inadequate performance of procedures Inappropriate or exaggerated behaviors, ...

Deficient Fluid Volume — Hemodialysis Nursing Care Plans NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Fluid Volume, risk for deficient Risk factors may include Ultrafiltration Fluid restrictions; actual blood loss (systemic heparinization or disconnection of the shunt) Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] DESIRED OUTCOMES/EVALUATION CRITERIA—PATIENT WILL: Hydration (NOC) Maintain fluid balance as evidenced by stable/appropriate weight and vital ...

Hemodialysis Nursing Care Plans: Risk for Injury NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Injury, risk for [loss of vascular access] Risk factors may include Clotting; hemorrhage related to accidental disconnection; infection Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Hemodialysis Nursing Care Plans Desired Outcomes Maintain patent vascular access. Be free of infection. 3 Hemodialysis Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Risk for ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Airway Clearance, risk for ineffective Risk factors may include Tracheal obstruction; swelling, bleeding, laryngeal spasms Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Respiratory Status: Airway Patency (NOC) Maintain patent airway, with aspiration prevented. 5 Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Ineffective Airway ...

This post contains 6 Heart Failure Nursing Care Plan (NCP) (NCPs). These Nursing Care Plan (NCP) are free to use and are suited for patients with Heart Failure. Failure of the left and/or right chambers of the heart results in insufficient output to meet tissue needs and causes pulmonary and systemic vascular congestion. This disease condition is termedheart failure (HF). Despite ...