Nursing Intervention Classifications

Nursing Intervention Classifications

Esther K. AFOLABI

RN, MSc. FWACN

Introduction

• We continue with the series of lectures on the SNLs by discussing the NIC.
• The NIC was founded in the 1987 and it replaces the implementation used in the former format of the Nursing Process

Learning Objectives

• At the end of this session, the learner will be able to ;
• Define the NIC
• Identify the format of writing the NIC
• List out some examples of NIC
• Link the NIC with other segments of the Nursing process

The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)

• “is a comprehensive, research-based, standardized classification of interventions that nurses perform.

• An intervention is defined as: “any treatment, based upon clinical judgment and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient/client outcomes.”

Useful of NIC

• for clinical documentation,
• communication of care across settings,
• integration of data across systems and settings,
• effectiveness research,
• productivity measurement,
• competency evaluation,
• reimbursement, and curricular design.

NIC Format

• Label name
• Definition
• Activities
• References

Nursing Intervention Domains

• Physiological: Basic
• Physiological: Complex
• Behavioral
• Safety
• Family
• Health System
• Community

Diarrhea Management   0460

Definition: Management and Alleviation of diarrhea

Activities:

• Determine history of diarrhea
• Obtain stool for culture and sensitivity if diarrhea continues
• Teach patient appropriate use of antidiarrheal medications
• Instruct patient/family members to record color, volume, frequency, and consistency of stools.
• Encourage frequent, small feeding, adding bulk gradually
• Weigh patient regularly
• Observe skin turgor regularly

Childbirth Preparation  6760

Definition: Providing information and support to facilitate childbirth and to enhance the ability of an individual to develop and perform the parental role

Activities

• Teach the mother and partner about the physiology of labor
• Educate mother and partner about signs of labor
• Inform mother about when to come to the hospital in preparation for delivery
• Discuss pain control options with mother
• Inform mother about delivery options if complications arise
• Promote parent’s self-efficacy in taking on parental role
• Discuss arrangements for siblings care during hospitalization

Community Health Development   8500 

Definition: Assisting members of a community to identify community’s health concern, mobilize resources, and implement solution

Activities

• Identify health concerns, strengths, and priorities with community partners
• Provide opportunities for community participation by all segments of the community
• Assist community members in raising awareness of health problems and concerns
• Enhance community support network
• Develop strategies for managing conflict
• Provide an environment, creating situations in which individuals and groups feel safe expressing their views

Self-Esteem Enhancement  5400

Definition: Assisting a patient to increase his or her personal judgement of self-worth

Activities

• Monitor patient’s statement of self-worth
• Determine patient’s locus of control
• Determine patient’s confidence in own judgement
• Encourage patient to identify strength
• Facilitate an environment and activities that will increase self-esteem
• Make positive statements about patient

NIC for Individuals 

Anxiety Reduction 5820 

Asthma Management 3210

Behaviour Management 4350

Bleeding Reduction: Post Partum Uterus 4026

Body Image Enhancement 5220

Fever treatment 3740

NIC for Families

Family Integrity Promotion 7100

Family Process Maintenance 7130

Family therapy 7150

Family Support 7140

Financial Resource Assistance 7380

Family Presence Facilitation 7170

NIC for Communities 

Community Disaster Preparedness. 8840

Community Health Development  8500

Culture Brokerage  7330

Immunization / Vaccination Management. 6530

Teaching: Safe sex. 5622

Environmental management: Community 6484

Surveillance: Community. 6652

The Nursing Process 

Assessing Diagnosing (NANDA-I)

Outcome Identification (NOC)

Planning

Implementing ( NIC)

Evaluating the Outcomes (NOC)

Conclusion

Using the three concepts will pave way for better understanding of Nursing and documentation of care.

Thank You For LISTENING

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