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• Refer to other resources for assistance, as indicated (e.g.,<br />

clinical nurse specialist, psychiatrist, social services, spiritual<br />

advisor, Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon/<br />

Alateen).<br />

Documentation Focus<br />

ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENT<br />

• Assessment findings, including degree of impairment, use of<br />

coping skills, and support systems.<br />

PLANNING<br />

• Plan of care and who is involved in planning.<br />

• Teaching plan.<br />

IMPLEMENTATION/EVALUATION<br />

• Responses to interventions/teaching and actions performed.<br />

• Attainment/progress toward desired outcome(s).<br />

• Modifications to plan of care.<br />

DISCHARGE PLANNING<br />

• Identified long-range needs/client’s goals for change and who<br />

is responsible for actions to be taken.<br />

• Specific referrals made.<br />

SAMPLE NURSING OUTCOMES & INTERVENTIONS<br />

CLASSIFICATIONS (NOC/NIC)<br />

NOC—Depression Control<br />

NIC—Hope Instillation<br />

Hyperthermia<br />

Taxonomy II: Safety/Protection—Class 6<br />

Thermoregulation (00007)<br />

[Diagnostic Division: Safety]<br />

Submitted 1986<br />

Definition: Body temperature elevated above normal<br />

range<br />

Related Factors<br />

Exposure to hot environment; inappropriate clothing<br />

Vigorous activity; dehydration<br />

Information in brackets added by the authors to clarify and enhance<br />

the use of nursing diagnoses.<br />

Diagnostic Studies Pediatric/Geriatric/Lifespan Medications 383<br />

HYPERTHERMIA

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