"Implications" are things you need to know about and take into consideration as you plan your care. They include things like the possible side effects of a drug, things you should be sure to assess or do, etc.
"Interventions" are actions, things you do to help the patient.
These words are general words in the Enlish languish -- and they are not mutually exclusive terms. They are conceptual categories that overlap. Some items can be in both categories -- but the words have slightly different meanings. That's what makes it confusing for someone who is not used to using those words.
In the drug book, a nursing implication = what you need to know about the drug as far as its effects and side effects go...also what patient teaching might be needed....
medgirlRN
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I have a bit of a silly question but it's something that still confuses me. What exactly is Nursing Implications and Nursing Interventions. Every time I think I finally understand what interventions means I wind up getting it wrong. I don't really understand what implications mean but it looks like it means the same as interventions.
I have the Davis' drug guide book and when I'm looking for Nursing interventions I see Nursing Implications. Are these the same thing?
Thanks for all your help!