Data Nursing Diagnosis Plan / Goal Nursing Interventions Rationale Evaluation
Data Nursing Diagnosis Plan / Goal Nursing Interventions Rationale Evaluation
Dependent: Dependent:
                                                           1. Administer            1. Topical
                                                           prescribed               medications, such
                                                           ointments,               as corticosteroids
                                                           corticosteroids, or      or antifungals, can
                                                           antifungal creams to     help reduce
                                                           reduce irritation or     inflammation,
                                                           treat rashes, as         irritation, or fungal
                                                           ordered.                 infections,
                                                                                    improving skin
                                                                                    integrity and
                                                                                    reducing
                       discomfort. These
                       treatments should
                       only be used as
                       prescribed by a
                       healthcare
                       provider.
                       2. Pain
2. Administer          management
prescribed pain        ensures the
management,            patient is
including analgesics   comfortable during
or topical             stoma care and
anesthetics (e.g.,     daily activities.
lidocaine or           Analgesics and
hydrocortisone), as    topical anesthetics
needed for skin        can reduce the
irritation or          discomfort
discomfort.            associated with
                       peristomal skin
                       irritation or other
                       pain sources.
                       Collaborative:
Collaborative:
                       1. WOCNs have
1. Consult with a      expertise in stoma
Wound, Ostomy,         care and can offer
and Continence         personalized
Nurse (WOCN) for       recommendations
specialized advice     to prevent skin
on the appropriate     breakdown and
products, skin care    manage any
routines, and          existing skin
techniques.            issues.
                       Collaboration
                       ensures that the
                       patient receives
                       the most effective
                       care and products
                       tailored to their
                       needs.
                       2. A dermatologist
2. Consult a           can help diagnose
dermatologist if the   and treat any skin
rash or irritation     conditions that
persists or worsens    may not be related
despite proper care.   to the colostomy
                       but are
                       contributing to skin
                       breakdown. They
                       can also prescribe
                       more advanced
                                                        treatments for skin
                                                        irritations or fungal
                                                        infections.
                                                        3. Emotional and
                               3. Refer to a social     psychological
                               worker or support        support is crucial
                               groups to provide        for patients
                               emotional support,       adjusting to life
                               especially if the        with a colostomy.
                               patient struggles        A social worker or
                               with body image or       support group can
                               adjusting to life with   offer coping
                               a colostomy.             strategies and a
                                                        network of people
                                                        who understand
                                                        the challenges,
                                                        which may reduce
                                                        anxiety and
                                                        improve overall
                                                        well-being.
                                                        HEALTH
                               HEALTH                   TEACHING:
                               TEACHING:
                                                        1. Gentle
                               1. Educate on            cleansing prevents
                               gentle cleansing         further irritation
                               techniques using         and maintains skin
                               mild, fragrance-free     barrier function,
                               soap and lukewarm        reducing the risk
                               water.                   of infection.
                                                        2. Reducing
                               2. Teach the patient     friction and
                               and family about         irritation helps
                               avoiding scratching      minimize
                               and wearing loose-       discomfort and the
                               fitting clothing.        risk of secondary
                                                        infections.
                                                        3. Early
                               3. Educate on signs      identification of
                               of secondary             infection allows for
                               infection and when       prompt treatment,
                               to seek medical          reducing
                               attention.               complications and
                                                        promoting skin
                                                        integrity.
                                                                                1.
                                                5. This allows
                        5. Encourage            the nurse to
                        open-ended              gauge the
                        questions and           mother's
                        discussions to          current
                        assess the              knowledge and
                        mother's                address any
                        understanding.          misconceptions,
                                                ensuring clarity
                                                and reinforcing
                                                important
                                                concepts about
                                                managing
                                                G6PD
                                                deficiency.
                                                Dependent:
                        Dependent:
                                                1. Folic acid is
                        1. Administer           often prescribed
                        any prescribed          to support red
                        medications or          blood cell
                        supplements that        production in
                        support G6PD            children with
                        management              G6PD
                        (e.g., folic acid, if   deficiency.
ordered).           Following the
                    healthcare
                    provider’s
                    orders ensures
                    the child has
                    adequate
                    support for
                    maintaining
                    healthy blood
                    cells.
Collaborative: Collaborative:
1. Refer to a       1. A dietitian
dietitian for a     can provide
detailed            specialized
nutritional         knowledge on
assessment and      how to balance
tailored meal       the child’s
planning.           nutritional
                    needs while
                    adhering to
                    G6PD
                    restrictions,
                    ensuring the
                    mother is
                    equipped to
                    prepare safe
                    and nutritious
                    meals.
HEALTH              HEALTH
TEACHING:           TEACHING:
1. Educating on     1. G6PD
Prohibited          deficiency can
Foods.              cause red blood
                    cells to break
                    down
                    (hemolysis)
                    when the child
                    consumes
                    specific foods
                    or substances.
                    Educating the
                    mother on
                    which foods to
                    avoid helps
                    prevent
                    hemolytic
                    episodes and
                    ensures the
                    child’s safety.
2. Explaining the
Risks of            2. G6PD
Hemolysis.          deficiency may
                                                  cause
                                                  a delayed
                                                  reaction to
                                                  certain foods,
                                                  making it
                                                  important for
                                                  the mother to
                                                  understand the
                                                  risks and
                                                  monitor for
                                                  symptoms of
                                                  hemolysis that
                                                  could appear
                                                  hours or days
                                                  later.
                                 3. Teach the
                                 importance of    3. Consistency
                                 consistency in   in avoiding
                                 diet.            harmful foods is
                                                  key to
                                                  preventing
                                                  complications
                                                  related to G6PD
                                                  deficiency. This
                                                  ensures the
                                                  child’s health is
                                                  maintained and
                                                  reduces the risk
                                                  of hemolytic
                                                  episodes.
4. Encourage        4. Encouraging
Open expression     the child and
of concerns.        family to
                    express fears
                    and concerns
                    allows the
                    nurse to
                    address them
                    directly.
                    Validating
                    emotions and
                    providing
                    reassurance
                    supports coping
                    and reduces
                    feelings of
                    helplessness or
                    anxiety.
Dependent: Dependent:
1. Administer       1. Pain
Pain Relief as      management is
Ordered.            essential for
                    promoting
                    comfort and
                    recovery,
                    especially after
                    major surgery.
                    Minimizing pain
                    helps improve
                      the child’s
                      ability to adjust
                      physically and
                      emotionally to
                      the closure of
                      the colostomy.
Collaborative: Collaborative:
1. Refer to a         1. A
Pediatric             psychologist or
Psychologist or       counselor can
Counselor.            help both the
                      child and family
                      process the
                      emotional
                      challenges of
                      the surgery and
                      body image
                      changes.
                      Professional
                      emotional
                      support can
                      improve coping
                      and help the
                      family adjust
                      more
                      effectively.