Nursing Care Plan
Student Name/Date: ____Zele Desta______
Expected Outcomes Nursing Interventions/Rationale Outcome Evaluation
Nursing Diagnosis (Reasonable expectations stated in (List all interventions for each nsg. dx (include
(Patient outcome noted as met or
(Dx, related to, & as evidenced by) measurable, behavioral terms, i.e., action patient/family teaching)
unmet/responses described)
verbs) All intervetnions need to have rationale.)
Constipation related to Patient will have bowel Assist patient to walk at least 4x Goals Met
dehydration and decreased movement and relief of day for 10 minutes to stimulate GI
mobility as evidenced by a lack abdominal pain within 48 motility.
of bowel movement in last 24H hours. Increase water consumption to
and reports of abdominal 2500 ml per day by offering water
discomfort. to promote intestinal absorption of
water and soften stool.
Collaborate with dietician in
planning and implementing diet
rich in bran fiber (25-30g daily)
Other diagnosis: Activity which binds with water and
intolerance r/t poor tissue increases bulk, softens stool and
perfusion as evidence by fatigue shortens the transit time in the
and SOB intestinal tract.
Educate patient about adequate
hydration,activity, and fiber to
increase independence in control
of constipation.
Provide patient to take Docusate BID to
help loosen stool.
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