Nursing Care Plan
TOURO COLLEGE
NYSCAS NURSING PROGRAM
(212) 463-0400 ext. 55261
Nursing Care Plan
Student Name: _____________________ Date: ____________________
Clinical Group/Instructor: _________________
ADMISSION DATA:
Patient initials_____ Admission date__________
Reason for hospitalization and initial evaluations: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Admitting Diagnoses: Primary and Secondary (if applicable) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Major/Common signs and symptoms of admitting diagnosis : __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PSYCHOSOCIAL HISTORY:
Write a brief narrative style history including age, gender, race/ethnic group, religion, family structure in childhood and as an adult, marital status, current significant relationships, education attained, current or last employment, living arrangements, environmental stressors in community, and legal issues if applicable.
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MENTAL STATUS EXAM
General Appearance and Motor Behavior: Describe hygiene, grooming, appropriate dress, eye contact, use of personal space, any unusual movements or mannerisms, speech ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attitude toward interviewer:
Cooperative________ Uncooperative__________ Describe: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mood:
Happy___ Euphoric___ Sad___ Depressed___ Angry___ Labile___
Sensorium and Intellectual Processes:
Oriented to person___ place____ time____ and current circumstances_____ if no describe
Judgment and Insight:
Judgment – does patient interpret environment and situation correctly and adapt behavior and decisions accordingly? Describe.
Insight- does patient understand true nature of his situation and his own part in it? Describe.
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NURSING ASSESSMENT
Diagnostic tests: explain any abnormal results of diagnostic tests such as chest x-ray, EKG, cultures, urinalysis, drug screen. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LABS/BLOOD LEVELS: (list appropriate lab data for patient’s diagnosis and treatment) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REST & ACTIVITY:
Identify any musculoskeletal issues that interfere with posture or ability to walk or self-care.
Fall risk assessment rating________ Assistive measures needed____________
Identify any issues that interfere with ability to fall asleep, or sleep 6-8 hours undisturbed such as a medical condition, discomfort, pain, napping, disturbing thoughts, anxiety, fear, hallucinations, alcohol or substance use, or a sleep wake disorder. Are there any medications prescribed at HS (at bedtime)? Does patient require PRN for sleep? Identify assistance required for ADL on unit if applicable.
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OXYGENATION:
Describe any irregularities in respiration rate/rhythm, breath sounds, mucus membrane color, productive cough, use of oxygen.
History of smoking_______ how long? ______ amount per day
Describe any irregularities in physical exam findings ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SAFETY:
Pain Scale ___________________
Describe any current pain ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pain medication administered? Yes___ No____ Name and dose, and effect_______
History of head injury or seizures? Incident ________ Age of patient_____
NUTRITION:
Height_____ Weight______ BMI______ Diet__________ Any foods restricted?
Problems chewing, swallowing Yes____ No____ Dentures____ Appetite: good____ fair___ poor____
Describe unusual beliefs about food or eating ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Any type of assistance required, (describe if applicable) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe any IV or tube feeding (if applicable)
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Any recent weight loss/gain? (if applicable – estimate weight loss/gain and describe reason for weight loss/gain)
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SKIN INTEGRITY:
Describe skin color, turgor, rashes, bruises, recent wounds and wound care (if applicable)
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ELIMINATION:
Gastrointestinal System:
Describe any nausea or vomiting related to possible medication side effects or pregnancy?
Usual bowel pattern__________________ Last bowel movement____ consistency____ color____
Describe any diarrhea, constipation, flatus, incontinence or ostomy.
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Urinary System:
Describe any problems: frequency, urgency, difficulty starting stream of urine, incontinence, hematuria
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MEDICATIONS:
Complete medication form below and include psychiatric, non-psychiatric and over-the-counter products/herbal preparations.
NAME, DOSAGE, ROUTE:
RATIONALE:
ASSESSMENT/CONSIDERATIONS:
OTC MEDS/HERBALS:
List allergies and type of reaction:
NURSING DIAGNOSIS #1 include stem, related to, as evidenced by:
Predicted Behavioral Outcome: The patient will…
Nursing Strategies:
Evidence based Rationale for Strategies:
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Evaluation: Summarize patient progress toward outcomes. Refer to continued assessments needed. Note improvements and progress. Include responses to medication.
NURSING DIAGNOSIS #2 include stem, related to, as evidenced by:
Predicted Behavioral Outcome The patient will…
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Evidence based Rationale for Strategies:
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Evaluation: Summarize patient progress toward outcomes objectives. Refer to continued assessments needed. Note improvements and progress. Include responses to medication.
NURSING DIAGNOSIS #3 include stem, related to, as evidenced by:
Predicted Behavioral Outcome The patient will…
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Evidence based Rationale for Strategies:
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Evaluation: Summarize patient progress toward outcomes objectives. Refer to continued assessments needed. Note improvements and progress. Include responses to medication.
Revised by C.W & S.L on 4/26/2021