So, I am sure you know about S.M.A.R.T Goals, as we have to write them for our patients-- but when it comes to studying, write some of those goals for yourself so you know whether or not you have...
oh.... wait a second, the r/t in the book would have to be the environmental factor of smoking, right? So.... Ineffective Airway Clearance r/t smoking AEB excessive sputum production and dyspnea...
I think my patient has Ineffective Airway Clearance caused by excessive sputum. I can see that the airway clearance is an issue due to the patient's chief complaint of dyspnea upon exertion....
I have Ackley and Ladwig Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, Ninth Edition. With the consideration that my patient has no history of COPD or lung disease, I am really struggling to understand how I could...
Sorry-- I was under the impression that it had to be a wellness diagnosis, but I discovered today that I had the wrong understanding. The diagnosis can be anything. Current, at risk for, or...
Hello community! I am a first semester nursing student, so imagine me as a child trying to learn Nursing Diagnosis and Care plans :) I could use some assistance! For a class assignment, we were...