NUR1010 Nursing Process: Planning Interventions

actions , based on clinical judgement and nursing knowledge, that nurses perform to achieve client outcomes

• direct care intervention:
• performed through interaction with patient, e.g. physical care, emotional support, patient teaching

indirect : advocacy, referrals, ...on behalf of client

independent-> knowing how , when, why (autonomous) in response to nursing diagnosis <- nurse accountable

prescribed -> dependent (orders, tests, treatment, IV, diet, activity)

interdependent collaborative intervention-> overlapping with other team members

• ANA:
• -evidence based nursing knowledge (EBP)

-according to QSEN Quality and Safety Education for Nurses

-single studies

-critical pathways and protocol for frequently conditions

evidence reports

clinical practice guidelines -> basis

• interrelated concepts/ ideas that explain someting
• influences perspective

observation, assessment,prevention, tratment, health promotion

• review nursing diagnosis
• review goal
• identify several actions dependent/indep.
• choose best intervention
• individualize intervention

NIC Nursing interventions classification

written instructions on nursing care plan-> intervention how and when

• date,
• subject (the nurse),
• action verb (e.g. teach)
• times and limits
• signature

• set of orders complete?
• each order technically complete?
• are orders complete, specific, and precise ?
• order individualized ?
• orders concise?
• which orders have priority?

-> holistic plan for client's needs