Family Health Nursing Process PDF

FA M I LY H E A LT H NURSING PROCESS -CER PAU THE NURSING PROCESS II. ASSESSMENT - Process of collecting and processing data/information about the client STEPS: Collect data from all possible sources Identify problems Analyze and interpret data Initiate contact Demonstrate car...

FA M I LY H E A LT H NURSING PROCESS -CER PAU THE NURSING PROCESS II. ASSESSMENT - Process of collecting and processing data/information about the client STEPS: Collect data from all possible sources Identify problems Analyze and interpret data Initiate contact Demonstrate caring attitudes Develop mutual trust and confidence C AT E G O R I E S O F H E A LT H PROBLEMS  H E A LT H D E F I C I T A gap between actual and achievable health status Instances of failure in health maintenance Possible precursors of health deficit: History of repeated infections or miscarriages No regular health check-up Examples: ILLNESS states, diagnosed or undiagnosed Failure to thrive/develop Disability Transient (aphasia or temporary paralysis after a CVA) Permanent (leg amputation secondary to diabetes, blindness from measles, lameness from polio) H E A LT H T H R E AT conditions that are conducive to disease, accident or failure to realize one’s potential Examples: Family history of hereditary disease Threat of cross infection Accident hazards Faulty eating habits Poor environmental sanitation Unhealthy lifestyle/personal habits FORESEEABLE CRISIS anticipated periods of unusual demand on the individual or family in terms of adjustment/family resources Examples: Marriage Pregnancy Parenthood Divorce or separation Loss of job Menopause Death LET’S HAVE AN EXERCISE! THE NURSING PROCESS PLANNING - formulation of steps to be undertaken to achieve desired end STEPS: Prioritize needs Establish goals based on needs and capabilities Construct action and operation plan Devise evaluation parameters Revise plan as needed  THE NURSING PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION/INTERVENTION - translation of care plan into action STEPS: Put nursing plan to action Coordinate care / services Utilize community resources Delegate and supervise Monitor health services provided Provide health education and training Document responses to nursing action THE NURSING PROCESS EVALUATION - process of making judgments as to the extent the objectives are met STEPS: Care outcomes Performance appraisal Estimate cost benefit ratio Assessment problems Identify needed alterations Revise plans as necessary THANK YOU!