Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a slowly progressive disease of the brain that is characterized by impairment of memory and eventually by disturbances in reasoning, planning, language, and perception. Many scientists believe that Alzheimer's disease results from an increase in the production or accumulation of a specific protein (beta-amyloid protein) in the brain that leads to nerve cell death. Nursing outcomes Nursing Care Plans for Alzheimer's Disease Patient will: Perform bathing and hygiene needs. Maintain a regular bowel elimination pattern. Use support systems and develop adequate coping behaviors. Oriented to time, person, place, and situation to the fullest extent possible. Perform dressing and grooming needs within the confines of the disease process. Consume daily calorie requirements. Show no signs of malnutrition. Effectively communicate needs verbally or through the use of alternative means of communication. Use support systems and develop adequate coping behavi...

Nursing interventions for mesothelioma patient Listen to the patient's fears and concerns. Give clear, concise explanations of all procedures and actions, and remain with him during periods of severe anxiety. Encourage him to identify actions that promote comfort. Then be sure to perform them and to encourage the patient and family to help. Include the patient in decisions related to his care whenever possible. Administer ordered pain medication as required. Monitor and document the medication's effectiveness. Perform comfort measures, such as repositioning and relaxation techniques. Monitor respiratory status. Provide oxygen as ordered, and assist the patient to a comfortable position (Fowler's position, for example) that allows for maximal chest expansion to relieve respiratory distress. If mobility decreases, turn the patient frequently. Provide skin care, particularly over bony prominences. Encourage him to be as active as possible. Prevent infection. Adhere to strict a...