Module 8 Written Assignment: Nursing Interventions

Module 08 Assignment – Nursing Interventions Purpose of the Assignment 1. Plan evidence-based interventions to assist the client in meeting optimum outcomes. 2. The actions planned are designed to meet the health care needs of the client Course Competencies  Apply knowledge of integumentary disorders for safe, effective nursing care  Explain components of multidimensional nursing care for clients with musculoskeletal disorders  Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients experiencing alterations in mobility Instructions Develop a SMART client-centered outcome and individualized nursing interventions with rationale (using the template on page 2 of this document) for a client with the following nursing diagnosis on the care plan. Scenario: 80-year-old female who has had recent surgery due to a hip fracture ORIF. Patient has hx of osteoporosis and malnourished and family lives far away from patient.  Risk for impaired skin integrity related to mechanical factors and impaired physical mobility. Use at least two scholarly sources to support your care plan. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a reference, page using APA format. Check out the following links for information about writing SMART goals and to see examples: You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: SMART Goal Specific: The goal is to reduce the risk for impaired skin integrity. Impaired skin integrity leads to further, more severe problems, such as infection, necrosis, or even death. Patient & healthcare providers (such as nurse, dietitian, wound care nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.) are involved in achieving this goal. Resources used are medical equipment such as prevalon boots and sequential compression devices, pillows, wedges, assistive lift devices, waffle or air mattresses, & calazime cream. Measurable: Progress is tracked by inspecting, monitoring, and documenting skin assessment every shift (1-2 times every 24 hours); capillary refill on fingers and toes, blanching skin, and pulses on lower extremities. Goal is achieved when patient’s skin integrity remains intact during the entire stay within the hospital & wounds are fully healed. Achievable: Yes, this is a realistic achievable goal as long as the healthcare providers follow the correct protocol for maintaining skin integrity. Patient