Ok so here is the deal...I am having trouble with these lovely things called nursing care plans. My teacher wants a nursing diagnosis, a long term goal, a short term goal, 3 interventions and 3 rationales. I am having difficulty coming up with a second short term goal with different interventions than the first short term goal...can anyone help me?
My first diagnosis is: Impaired Skin Integrity r/t scratches AMB itching and disruption of skin surface (epidermis).
My short term goal is: Client's skin integrity will not diminish within next 6 months.
My interventions are: Assess skin on chest and upper extremities every morning.
Apply lotion to itchy area 3 times a day.
Apply clean, dry clothing over affected area daily.
My second diagnosis is: Impaired Physical Mobility r/t decreased muscle strength AMB limited ROM and unsteady gait.
My short term goal is: CLient will increase muscle strength from a level 3 to a level 4 on the muscle strength scale by 12/18/08.
My interventions are: Assess for pain before, during and after activities.
Assist with active ROM in mornings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Participate in PT/OT 5x week.
I am stumped because I feel like I covered everything in my first short term goal.
Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks so much! :nuke: