Purpose of the Assignment
1. Assist students in clustering assessment data when developing a nursing diagnosis.
2. Develop students’ ability to write client based outcomes when planning care.
Course Competencies
Ex
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Purpose of the Assignment
1. Assist students in clustering assessment data when developing a nursing diagnosis.
2. Develop students’ ability to write client based outcomes when planning care.
Course Competencies
Explain components of multidimensional nursing care for clients with musculoskeletal
disorders.
Instructions
Using the template below the instructions, write 3 nursing diagnoses in proper format based
on the client case provided below. Write one SMART client-centered outcome for each
diagnosis. Consider the client’s medical history and medications.
Kacie Benson, a 19 year-old woman, is a client on your unit as a result of a skiing accident.
She is unconscious and may or may not regain consciousness. She is on complete bedrest.
She requires frequent repositioning to maintain correct body alignment and attention to her
ROM. She responds to painful stimuli with slight non-purposeful withdrawal. No
spontaneous movements are noted. The recent lower extremity ultrasound showed no
evidence of venous thrombosis and she continues on low molecular weight heparin
injections. Her fluid and electrolyte balance is being maintained by a tube feeding at 60 mL
per hour continuously. She is incontinent of stool and has an indwelling Foley catheter. Her
heels are reddened, but otherwise her skin is intact.
Use at least two scholarly sources to support your nursing diagnoses. 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:
http://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/212524
You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide:
https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks
Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide:
https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa
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Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Diagnosis
Domain 11:
Safety/Protection
Class 1. InfectionRisk for infection
Related to indwelling
foley catheter, tube
feeding, IV catheter, &
bowel incontinence
(Ackley & Ladwig, 2008),
(Gulanick & Myers, 2014)
Domain 11:
Safety/Protection
Class 2. Physical InjuryRisk for impaired skin
integrity
Related to physical
immobilization, moisture,
mechanical factors (e.g.,
friction, shearing forces,
pressure), & impaired
circulation
(Ackley & Ladwig, 2008),
(Gulanick & Myers, 2014)
Domain 4:
Activity/Rest
Class 2.
Activity/Exercise
Impaired physical
mobility
Related to cognitive
impairment, activity
intolerance, & prescribed
movement restrictions
(Ackley & Ladwig, 2008),
(Gulanick & Myers, 2014)
SMART Goal SMART Goal SMART Goal
Specific: The goal is to
reduce the risk for
infection while in the
hospital. Based on the
patient’s current
condition, there are many
risks for infection.
Infection can lead to
sepsis and possible death
if not treated in time.
Both the patient and
healthcare providers are
involved in achieving this
goal.
Measurable: Prevention
of infection is monitored
by inspection and
assessment and routine
lab and bloodwork done
on the patient during
their admission in the
hospital. Goal is achieved
when infection is
prevented during the
patient’s entire stay
within the hospital.
Achievable: Yes, this is a
realistic achievable goal
as long as healthcare
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 and
healthcare provider are
both involved in
achieving this goal.
Resources used are
medical equipment such
as prevalon boots and
sequential compression
devices, pillows, assistive
lift devices, & calazime
cream.
Measurable: Progress is
tracked by inspecting,
monitoring, and
documenting skin
assessment every shift;
capillary refill on fingers
and toes, blanching skin,
and pulses on lower
extremities. Goal is
achieved when patient’s
skin integrity remains
Specific: The goal is to
provide assisted range of
motion and tolerated
mobility for circulation
and maintain muscle
mass for the patient.
Although the patient has
cognitive impairment
(unconscious), it is
important to maintain
physical movement and
range of motion to
reduce stiffness and
weakness of the joints
and muscles. This also
helps with circulation
throughout the entire
body including lower
extremities. Both the
patient and healthcare
providers are involved
with this plan of care in
achieving this goal.
Measurable: Progress is
tracked by documenting
every session and the
types of movement
completed. How often
these exercises are
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providers follow the
correct protocol for
infection prevention, use
of PPE, and hand
hygiene. Use of
clean/sterile equipment
should always be used
when performing routine
care for the patient.
Resources are available
through the hospital.
Relevant: This goal is
important in order to
prevent infection and
sepsis. The patient has
had many invasive
procedures performed
and is also bowel
incontinent. Open
wounds from procedures
can get infected easily if
not properly cleaned.
Skin integrity becomes
compromised if bowel
movement is not cleaned
in an appropriate amount
of time and could also
enter vagina or urethra
leading to infection. This
goal matches the specific
needs of the patient and
her current condition.
Timely: This goal will
remain until patient is
discharged from the
hospital. Achieving the
goal would mean that no
infection occurred during
the entire stay in the
hospital.
(Ackley & Ladwig, 2008),
(Gulanick & Myers, 2014)
intact during the entire
stay within the hospital.
Achievable: Yes, this is a
realistic achievable goal
as long as healthcare
providers follow the
correct protocol for
maintaining skin integrity.
Patient repositioning is
mandatory because
patient is on bedrest.
Maintain wrinkle-free
sheets and prevent
shearing of skin. Keep
skin dry. Resources are
available through the
hospital.
Relevant: This goal is
important in order to
prevent infection and
necrosis of the skin and
maintain skin integrity.
The skin is the body’s
first line of defense to
protect from pathogens
entering the body and
must remain intact in
order to successfully do
its job. Open wounds
provide risk for
pathogens to enter as
well as infection. This
goal matches the specific
needs of the patient and
her current condition.
Timely: This goal will
remain until patient is
discharged from the
hospital. Achieving the
goal would mean no
impaired skin integrity
during entire stay in the
hospital.
(Ackley & Ladwig, 2008),
(Gulanick & Myers, 2014)
performed is ordered by
the physician (at least
twice a day) and
completed by the nurse
and/or physical therapist.
Goal is achieved when
the patient regains
consciousness and is not
fully immobile due to
bedrest. Patient will be
able to conduct some
mobility independently.
Achievable: Yes, this is a
realistic achievable goal.
Although assessment and
physical therapy sessions
may be required to
monitor progress of
mobility after prolonged
bedrest, patient will be in
a better state than
having no therapy
provided during
unconsciousness.
Relevant: This goal is
important in order to
reduce stiffness and
weakness of the joints
and muscles while
unconscious. It also
promotes circulation of
the body and lower
extremities to prevent
poor perfusion. The
patient’s age is too young
to have immobility issues
once consciousness is
regained. This goal
matches the specific
needs of the patient and
her current condition.
Timely: This goal will
remain until the patient is
discharged from the
hospital. Achieving this
goal would mean minimal
impaired mobility once
the patient regains
consciousness.
(Ackley & Ladwig, 2008),
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(Gulanick & Myers, 2014)
Reference
Ackley, B. J., & Ladwig, G. B. (2008). Nursing diagnosis handbook: an evidencebased guide to planning care. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Gulanick, M., & Myers, J. L. (2014). Nursing care plans: diagnoses, interventions,
and outcomes. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Mosby.
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