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Desired Outcomes
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
mucous membranes.
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
vomiting.
oral intake.
needs.
as individually appropriate.
antipyretics, antiemetics.
Provide supplemental IV fluids as
necessary.
4. Imbalanced Nutrition
Nursing Diagnosis
Anorexia associated with bacterial toxins, the odor and taste of sputum,
and certain aerosol treatments
Desired Outcomes
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
NG tube feedings.
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
return.
patient.
Evaluate general nutritional state,
5. Acute Pain
Nursing Diagnosis
Acute Pain
May be related to
Persistent coughing
Possibly evidenced by
Desired Outcomes
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
intensity of pain.
Non-analgesic measures
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
episodes.
cough effort.
antitussives as indicated.
6. Activity Intolerance
Nursing Diagnosis
Activity intolerance
May be related to
General weakness
Possibly evidenced by
Development/worsening of pallor/cyanosis
Desired Outcomes
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
interventions.
Desired Outcomes
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
odor of secretions.
handwashing technique.
acquisition of infection.
infection.
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
other infectious pathogens.
individually appropriate.
therapy.
infection.
sputum characteristics.
Prepare and assist with diagnostic
studies as indicated.
8. Deficient Knowledge
Nursing Diagnosis
May be related to
Lack of exposure
Misinterpretation of information
Altered recall
Possibly evidenced by
Failure to improve/recurrence
Desired Outcomes
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
pathology of condition.
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
verbal form.
exercises.
recurrence of pneumonia.
period.
smoking.
exposure to pathogens.
vaccinations as appropriate.
Identify signs and symptoms requiring
Nursing Interventions
Rationale
complications.
disease.
See Also
Pneumonia