Nursing Care Plan Template (3) Diverticulitis. De\'Jah Bennett PDF

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Knox Technical Center – Nursing Programs NUR220 Medical Surgical Nursing I _______________________

Patient Name: Chad Browning Nursing Diagnosis 1. Acute pain related to severe abdominal pain as manifested by grimacing, pain scale of 4 out of 10.

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Medical Diagnosis: Diverticulitis SMART Goals Short-term: Patient will rate pain on a scale of 0-10 at 0 for two weeks.

Long-term: Patient will present with no signs or symptoms of pain for 4 weeks (30 days)

Interventions 1. The nurse will assess pain characteristics such as quality, severity, location, onset, duration, and precipitating or reliving factors (provide pain medication as scheduled) Rationale: To relieve pain symptoms and be aware of symptoms to monitor for when assessing pain.

Evaluation 1. Patient reported decreased pain when assessed and showed no signs of facial grimacing and rated pain 0-10 when asked the pain level.

2. Vital signs are within normal limits no elevated temp nor blood pressure.

2. Monitor vital signs

Rationale: Fever / chills are signs of infection and possibly early peritonitis

Nursing Diagnosis

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Interventions

1. Deficient knowledge related to disease process and dietary management

Short-term: Patient will have appropriate diet and verbalize understanding of the recommended high-fiber diet

1. Provide instruction and dietary consultation for highfiber diet.

Evaluation 1. Patient will not have inflammation and constipation due to proper diet.

Knox Technical Center – Nursing Programs NUR220 Medical Surgical Nursing I _______________________

and the need to increase physical activity and fluid intake to promote optimal bowel function at home. (Within 2 weeks)

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Rationale: Fiber softens food and helps prevent constipation and decrease chances of inflammation.

2. Maintain adequate fluid intake daily 2400 to 2600ml of fluid. Long-term: Patient will have appropriate diet and will plan meals accordingly and follow proper diet (high fiber) for 30-60 Rationale: Patient will days with no issues. decrease the risk for dehydration.

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2. Maintain adequate nutrition and fluid

and electrolyte balance. Provide wellbalanced diet with increased amounts of vitamin C, sufficient iron, and 2400 to 2600 mL of fluid daily....