GENERAL NURSING CARE PLAN

 GENERAL NURSING CARE PLAN

 IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO THE SYSTEM AFFECTED 

 *PREPARED BY JONES H.M- MBA/DMS

 The respiratory system 

The respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. It includes your airways, lungs and blood vessels surrounding the alveoli. The muscles that power your lungs are also part of the respiratory system. These parts work together to move oxygen throughout the body and clean out waste gases like carbon dioxide.

You can apply these identified problems to any condition that affect the respiratory system for example: Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),etc

1. Impaired gaseous exchange

2. Impaired breathing pattern

3. Impaired verbal communication

4. Ineffective airway clearance

5. Chest pain

6. Altered nutrition less than body requirements

7. Activity intolerance

8. Self care deficit

9. Risk for infection

10. Anxiety

 The central nervous system 

The central nervous system (CNS) controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two parts: the brain and the spinal cord. The brain is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement.

Apply these identified problems to those conditions affecting the level of consciousness and those of the nervous system such as Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA/Stroke), Poliomyelitis, Hydrocephalus, Brain Injuries, Spinal cord injuries, Meningitis, Encephalitis etc.

1. Altered level of consciousness

2. Ineffective airway clearance

3. Impaired thermoregulation

4. Impaired verbal communication

5. Self care deficit

6. Risk of injury

7. Risk for nutrition imbalance

8. Risk for impaired skin integrity

9. Risk for infection

10. Knowledge deficit

 The urinary system 

The urinary system is made up of the kidneys (2), two ureters, one urinary bladder and one urethra. The uOth system's function is to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product.

 NOTE THAT : any condition affecting the urinary system basically also affects the cardiovascular system (heart) because they work hand in hand. You can't separate the kidneys from the heart.

Apply these identified problems to any condition of the urinary system for example Renal failure, Nephrotic syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Pylonephritis, Diabetes insipidus, Renal tumours, and also those of the cardiovascular system such as congestive cardiac failure (CCF), Hypertension etc.

1. Excess fluid volume

2. Reduced cardiac output

3. Disturbed sleep pattern

4. Impaired breathing pattern

5. Activity intolerance

6. Knowledge deficit

7. Risk for altered level of consciousness

8. Risk for imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements

9. Risk for impaired skin integrity

10. Risk for infection

 Psychiatry conditions 

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions.

Apply these identified nursing problems to any psychiatry condition such as mania, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder, delirium, dementia and etc.

1. Disturbed eating pattern

2. Impaired verbal communication

3. Disturbed sleep pattern

4. Altered thought process

5. Social isolation

6. Risk of Injury

7. Self care deficit

8. Knowledge deficit

9. Activity intolerance

10. Risk for infection

 The cardiovascular system 

The cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting nutrients and removing gaseous waste from the body. This system is comprised of the heart and the circulatory system. Structures of the cardiovascular system include the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

Apply these identified problems to any condition of the cardiovascular system such as Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF), Myocardial infarction (heart attack),Hypertension (silent killer), Hypotension and etc

1. Excess fluid volume

2. Innefective breathing pattern

3. Decreased cardiac output

4. Chest pain

5. Disturbed sleep pattern

6. Activity intolerance

7. Anxiety

8. Risk for altered nutrition

9. Risk for impaired skin integrity

10. Risk for infection

   The digestive system 

The human digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract plus the accessory organs of digestion. Digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller and smaller components, until they can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.

Apply these identified problems to any condition affecting the digestive system such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, malabsorption, dysentery, typhoid, cholera, diarrhoea etc.

1. Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements

2. Risk for defficient fluid volume

3. Decreased cardiac output

4. Epigastric/abdominal pain

5. Disturbed sleep pattern

6. Anxiety

7. Activity intolerance

8. Risk for impaired skin integrity

9. Risk for infection

10. Risk for impaired breathing pattern

 The musculoskeletal system 

The musculoskeletal system is made up of the body's bones (the skeleton), muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together. Its primary functions include supporting the body, allowing motion, and protecting vital organs.

Apply these identified problems to any condition affecting the musculoskeletal system such as fractures, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and some post operative procedures such amputation etc.

1. Impaired physical mobility

2. Impaired skin integrity

3. Disturbed body image

4. Self care deficit

5. Joint pain

6. Situational low self-esteem

7. Knowledge deficit

8. Risk for injury

9. Risk for infection

10. Risk for innefective tissue perfusion