name: Alter suctioning procedure to minimize increase in ICP with catheter introduction (e.g., give lidocaine and limit number of suction passes)


name: Alternate periods of weaning trials with sufficient periods of rest and sleep


name: Analyze whether results obtained are consistent with patient behavior and clinical status


name: Answer all questions of family members or assist them to get answers


name: Answer children's questions associated with loss


name: Answer fears and concerns related to the instrumentation


name: Answer questions and discuss concerns, as appropriate


name: Answer questions concerning organ donation


name: Anticipate and provide needed supplies and instruments throughout the procedure


name: Anticipate requirements for mode of delivery and neonatal support, based on fetal responses to resuscitation techniques


name: Anticipate spontaneous expulsion of the placenta


name: Anticipate the need for the use of relaxation


name: Apply a heat cradle or heat lamp, as appropriate


name: Apply absorbent pads to absorb drainage, as appropriate


name: Apply an arm sling for support, if appropriate


name: Apply and maintain a splinting or bracing device


name: Apply and use holster to store active electrode during surgery


name: Apply antimicrobial solution to surgical site, as per agency policy


name: Apply appropriately fitting ostomy appliance, as needed


name: Apply diapers loosely after circumcision


name: Apply direct pressure or pressure dressing, if appropriate


name: Apply drip towels to prevent pooling of antimicrobial prep solution


name: Apply gentle pressure at wrist, hand, or shoulder of seriously ill patient


name: Apply grounding pad to dry, intact skin with minimal hair, over large muscle mass, and as close to the operative site as possible


name: Apply internal fetal electrode after rupture of membranes for reducing artifact or for evaluation of short-term variability, when necessary


name: Apply internal monitors once the amniotic membranes are ruptured to obtain more information about the fetal heart rate response to uterine activity


name: Apply lubricant to moisten lips and oral mucosa as needed


name: Apply manual pressure over the bleeding or the potential bleeding area


name: Apply mitts, splints, helmets, or restraints to limit mobility and ability to initiate self-harm, as appropriate


name: Apply patches to cover both eyes, avoiding excessive pressure


name: Apply pressure bandage over site, as appropriate


name: Apply pressure dressing to site of bleeding


name: Apply pressure with index finger to reservoir to ensure mixing of medication with cerebral spinal fluid


name: Apply safety strap and arm restraint, as needed


name: Apply sequential compression device sleeves, as appropriate


name: Apply splints to achieve stability of proximal joints involved with fine motor skills, as prescribed


name: Apply steady pressure over hypertonic muscle tissue for pain until relaxation is felt or pain is reported to have decreased, usually 15 to 20 seconds


name: Apply steady pressure until the nausea subsides or maintain wristbands indefinitely during actual or anticipated nausea


name: Apply stimulation directly on or around the affected site, as appropriate


name: Appraise a patient's adjustment to changes in body image, as indicated


name: Appraise and discuss alternative responses to situation


name: Appraise family's emotional reaction to patient's condition


name: Appraise patient needs/desires for social support


name: Appraise the patient's cognitive, psychomotor, and affective abilities or disabilities


name: Appraise the patient's current level of exercise and knowledge of prescribed exercise


name: Appraise the patient's current level of functioning with regard to each goal


name: Appraise the patient's current level of knowledge about prescribed diet


name: Appraise the patient's current level of knowledge and understanding of content


name: Appraise the patient's educational level


name: Appraise the patient's present knowledge and skill level in relationship to the desired change


name: Appraise the patient's reasons for wanting to change


name: Appraise the patient's social and physical environment for extent of support of desired behaviors


name: Appraise the patient's understanding of the disease process


name: Apprise midwife or physician about outcome of resuscitation measures


name: Approach patient slowly and from the front


name: Arrange availability of blood products for transfusion, if necessary


name: Arrange chairs in a circle in close proximity


name: Arrange exercise and rest periods to avoid fatigue


name: Arrange for appropriate home care services, as needed


name: Arrange for caregiver support, as appropriate


name: Arrange for equipment needed immediately after surgery


name: Arrange for routine cleaning of seclusion area


name: Arrange physical activities to reduce competition for oxygen supply to vital body functions (e.g., avoid activity immediately after meals)


name: Arrange situations that encourage patient's autonomy


name: Arrange therapy room so that patient cannot touch any conductive object


name: Arrange transport of the specimen to the laboratory


name: Arrange transportation to agency providing clothing assistance as necessary


name: Arrange transportation to emergency housing shelter


name: Ascertain patient and family history of heart disease and dysrhythmias


name: Ascertain patient recovery and stability in the immediate postoperative period before transfer of care


name: Ascertain understanding of English or other language used in community


name: Ask about activities preceding onset of preterm labor symptoms


name: Ask open-ended questions about past events


name: Ask parents to describe the characteristics of their adolescent child


name: Ask patient about personal or family history of malignant hyperthermia, unexpected deaths from anesthetic, muscle disorder, or unexplained postoperative fever


name: Aspirate the nasopharynx with a bulb syringe or suction device, as appropriate


name: Assemble administration system with filter appropriate for blood product and recipient's immune status


name: Assemble equipment, instruments, and supplies for the surgery


name: Maintain an adequate airway, ensuring adequate oxygenation during all phases of anesthesia care


name: Determine negative and positive effects of health policies and standards on nursing practice, patient, and cost outcomes


name: Assess patency of catheter, noting difficulty in inflow/outflow


name: Assign consistent caregivers on a daily basis


name: Assign single room to patient with potential for violence toward others


name: Assist adult children to accept elderly parent's dependency and the role changes involved, as appropriate


name: Assist caretakers to explore their feelings about relatives or patients in their care and to identify factors that are disturbing and appear to contribute to abusive and neglectful behaviors


name: Assist consumers of health care to be informed of current and proposed changes in health policies and standards and the implications for health outcomes


name: Assist delivery, as appropriate, depending on gestational age of fetus


name: Assist family in advocating for child in school system to ensure access to appropriate education programs


name: Assist family in avoiding potentially embarrassing situations with child


name: Assist family in identifying support systems


name: Assist family in making changes in home environment that decrease reminders of child's special needs


name: Assist family members in identifying and resolving a conflict in values


name: Assist family members through the death and grief processes, as appropriate


name: Assist family members to facilitate home visits by patient, when appropriate


name: Assist family members to implement normalizing strategies for their situation


name: Assist family members to use existing support mechanisms


name: Assist family to acquire necessary knowledge, skills, and equipment to sustain their decision about patient care


name: Encourage family to maintain positive relationships


name: Assist family with understanding of and management of unacceptable sexual behaviors


name: Assist female patient to determine ovulation through basal body temperature, changes in vaginal secretions, and other physiological indicators


name: Assist group to review the past and a member's relationship with the group when someone leaves


name: Assist in developing appropriate methods of expressing anger to others (e.g., assertiveness and use of feeling statements)


name: Assist in developing well-balanced meal plans consistent with level of energy expenditure


name: Assist in development of new coping and problem-solving skills, as needed


name: Assist in dressing in clothing that is safe and in removing jewelry and eyeglasses


name: Assist in evaluation of possible consequences of various courses of action


name: Assist in identification of alternative courses of action to resolve crisis


name: Assist in identification of available support systems


name: Assist in identification of precipitants and dynamics of crisis


name: Assist in identifying modifications needed in lifestyle


name: Assist in keeping infant alive until parents arrive


name: Assist in obtaining resources required for the recreational activity


name: Assist in obtaining transportation to recreational activities


name: Assist in preoperative workup, as appropriate, helping to explain the tests and reduce anxiety for the patient who will undergo surgical repair


name: Assist in selection of activities according to amount of desired energy expenditure


name: Assist in setting realistic goals to achieve higher self-esteem


name: Assist in the transfer of the patient from the stretcher to the operating room table


name: Assist individual/families to reach free health clinics


name: Assist individuals to redefine concepts of success and failure, as needed


name: Assist member to terminate from the group, if appropriate


name: Assist members in the process of exploration and acceptance of any anger felt toward the group leader and others


name: Assist out-of-town individuals in locating housing while participating in the program


name: Assist parents to identify reasons for their responses to adolescents


name: Assist patient and family in understanding treatment options


name: Assist patient and family to calculate appropriate concentration of drug to fluid, considering the amount of fluid delivered per hour via the PCA device


name: Assist patient and significant other to develop realistic expectations of themselves in performance of their roles


name: Assist patient to identify positive responses from others


name: Assist patient in identifying the source of anger


name: Assist patient in managing fatigue by planning frequent rest periods, spacing of activities, and limiting daily demands, as appropriate


name: Assist patient in planning for hair loss by teaching about available alternatives, such as wigs, scarves, hats, and turbans, as appropriate


name: Assist patient in planning strategies to prevent the inappropriate expression of anger


name: Assist patient in receiving occupational support for fertility treatment


name: Assist patient in stating feelings and concerns about achievement of goals


name: Assist patient or family member to administer an appropriate bolus loading dose of analgesic


name: Assist patient with grieving process associated with the loss of the body part (e.g., accept initial need for concealment of stump)


name: Assist patient to accept dependency on others, as appropriate


name: Assist patient to ambulate using your body as a human crutch, as appropriate


name: Assist patient to avoid or eliminate stressors that precipitate delusions


name: Assist patient to bathe and groom affected side first, as patient demonstrates an ability to compensate for neglect


name: Assist patient to be aware of negative self-statements


name: Assist patient to change view of self as victim by defining own rights, as appropriate


name: Assist patient to choose recreational activities consistent with physical, psychological, and social capabilities


name: Assist patient to choose the most beneficial course of action


name: Assist patient to come out of the trance at own pace, as appropriate


name: Assist patient to cough, deep breathe, and turn every 2 hours


name: Assist individual to develop an appropriate exercise program to meet needs


name: Assist patient to distinguish between thought and reality


name: Assist patient to escape to a pleasant place, using guided imagery


name: Assist patient to evaluate how unsuccessful outcomes could have been avoided by different behavioral choices


name: Assist patient to identify behaviors that are self-destructive


name: Assist patient to identify courses of possible actions and their costs and benefits


name: Assist patient to identify guilty feelings


name: Assist patient to identify life priorities


name: Assist patient to identify meaningful activities


name: Assist patient to identify motivation for eating and internal and external cues associated with eating


name: Assist patient to identify positive attributes of self


name: Assist patient to identify positive strategies for managing role changes


name: Assist patient to identify preferences for activities


name: Assist patient to identify role insufficiency


name: Assist patient to identify situations in which it is socially unacceptable to discuss delusions


name: Assist patient to identify source of motivation


name: Assist patient to identify specific activities that have triggered rectal prolapse episodes in the past


name: Assist patient to identify specific role changes required due to illness or disability


name: Assist patient to identify the effect of peer group on feelings of self-worth


name: Assist patient to identify the problem or situation that requires thoughtful action


name: Assist patient to identify the values that contribute to self-concept


name: Assist patient to identify usual feelings about self


name: Assist patient to identify usual role in family


name: Assist patient to imagine how a particular situation might occur and how a role would evolve


name: Assist patient to learn to modify bodily responses to equipment cues


name: Assist the patient to limit daytime sleep by providing activity that promotes wakefulness, as appropriate


name: Assist patient to maintain positioning during procedure


name: Assist patient to modify inappropriate behavior, when possible


name: Assist patient to perform flexion exercises to facilitate back mobility, as indicated


name: Assist patient to realize that everyone is unique


name: Assist patient to record what is usually eaten in a 24-hour period


name: Assist patient to reexamine negative perceptions of self


name: Assist patient to select warm-up activities before beginning exercise or work not done routinely


name: Assist patient to self-monitor by developing and using a written record of calorie intake and energy expenditure, as appropriate


name: Assist patient to sit on side of bed ("dangle"), if unable to transfer or walk


name: Assist patient to toilet and prompt to void at prescribed intervals


name: Assist patient to toilet/commode/bedpan/fracture pan/urinal at specified intervals


name: Assist patient to use all senses during the process


name: Assist patient with activities of daily living from affected side, as patient demonstrates an ability to compensate for neglect


name: Assist patient with ambulation in case of postural hypotension


name: Assist patient with oral care, as appropriate


name: Assist patient with passive or active range of motion, as appropriate


name: Assist patient with position for delivery


name: Assist patient with impulse control training, as appropriate


name: Assist patient to show the desired behaviors, when necessary and appropriate


name: Assist patient/family members to identify their behaviors in the guilt situation


name: Assist patient and family to adapt environment to accommodate desired activity


name: Assist patient/family to identify appropriate posture exercises


name: Assist patients in identifying inadequate and harmful care arrangements, and help them and their family members identify mechanisms for addressing these problems


name: Assist patients to focus on life areas of success unrelated to fertility status


name: Assist patients to identify areas in which they could readily assume more responsibility


name: Assist primary practitioner with packing uterus, evacuating hematoma, or suturing lacerations, as appropriate


name: Assist student with new procedures, as appropriate


name: Assist students to locate needed supplies


name: Assist students to use policy and procedure manuals


name: Assist the group in forming therapeutic norms


name: Assist the patient and family in setting appropriate demand doses on the PCA device


name: Assist the patient and family to set the appropriate lockout interval on the PCA device


name: Assist the patient in appraising the physical, social, and interpersonal settings for the existence of cues and triggers


name: Assist the patient in assigning priority to activities to accommodate energy levels


name: Assist the patient in breaking down complex goals into small, manageable steps


name: Assist the patient in developing a list of valued extrinsic and intrinsic rewards


name: Assist the patient in developing a plan to meet the goals


name: Assist the patient in developing a portable, easy-to-use coding sheet to aid in recording behaviors (may be a graph or chart)


name: Assist the patient in developing an objective appraisal of the event


name: Assist the patient in evaluating progress by comparing records of previous behavior with present behavior


name: Assist the patient in examining available resources to meet the goals


name: Assist the patient in formulating a systematic plan for behavior change


name: Assist the patient in identifying a specific goal for change


name: Assist the patient in identifying even small successes


name: Assist the patient in identifying existent behaviors that are habitual or automatic (e.g., brushing teeth and tying shoes)


name: Assist the patient in identifying existing paired stimuli and habitual behavior (e.g., eating a meal and brushing teeth afterward)


name: Assist the patient in identifying methods of controlling behavioral cues


name: Assist the patient in identifying realistic, attainable goals


name: Assist the patient in identifying target behaviors that need to change to achieve the desired goal


name: Assist the patient in identifying the circumstances or situations in which the behavior occurs (e.g., cues, triggers)


name: Assist the patient in identifying the frequency with which specific behaviors occur


name: Assist the patient in prioritizing (weighting) identified goals


name: Assist the patient in prioritizing activities used for goal achievement


name: Assist the patient in setting realistic time limits


name: Assist the patient in substituting ingredients to conform favorite recipes to the prescribed diet


name: Assist the patient to accommodate food preferences into the prescribed diet


name: Assist the patient to adapt to anticipated role changes


name: Assist the patient to clarify misconceptions


name: Assist the patient to decide how the problem will be solved


name: Assist the patient to decide who will solve the problem


name: Assist the patient to devise and revise goals related to the hope object


name: Assist the patient to distinguish spontaneous breaths from mechanically delivered breaths


name: Assist the patient to evaluate the amount of time spent using the substance and the usual patterns within the day


name: Assist the patient to grieve and work through the losses of chronic illness and/or disability, if appropriate


name: Assist the patient to identify available resources and options for course of action, as appropriate


name: Assist the patient to identify available support systems


name: Assist the patient to identify positive strategies to deal with limitations and manage needed lifestyle or role changes


name: Assist the patient to identify tasks that family and friends can perform in the home to prevent/relieve fatigue


name: Assist the patient to properly alternate periods of rest and activity


name: Assist the patient to solve problems in a constructive manner


name: Assist the patient to understand energy conservation principles (e.g., the requirement for restricted activity or bed rest)


name: Assist the patient/significant other to establish realistic activity goals


name: Assist to avoid sitting in the same position for prolonged periods


name: Assist to demonstrate appropriate sleeping positions


name: Assist to eliminate stressful situations before bedtime


name: Assist to explore the personal meaning of favorite recreational activities


name: Assist patient to explore the personal meaning of usual activity (e.g., work) and favorite leisure activities


name: Assist patient to focus on abilities rather than on deficits


name: Assist patient to identify and obtain resources required for the desired activity


name: Assist to maintain adequate caloric and fluid intake


name: Assist patient to obtain transportation to activities, as appropriate


name: Assist to stand or sit and rock body from side to side to stimulate balance mechanisms


name: Assist unsteady individual with ambulation


name: Assist with ICP monitoring device insertion


name: Assist with allergy testing, as appropriate


name: Assist with ambulation if orthostatic hypotension is present


name: Assist with amniotomy of additional amniotic membranes, as needed


name: Assist with application of forceps or vacuum extractor, as needed


name: Assist with arterial and central venous pressure line insertion


name: Assist with aspiration of fluid from a body cavity, as appropriate


name: Assist with chair shower, tub bath, bedside bath, standing shower, or sitz bath, as appropriate or desired


name: Assist with chest x-ray examination after insertion of pulmonary artery catheter


name: Assist with creating a timetable to guide increased responsibility in the future


name: Assist with dialysis (e.g., hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis), as appropriate


name: Assist with emergent tracheostomy by setting up appropriate support equipment, administering medications, providing a sterile environment, and monitoring for changes in the patient's condition


name: Assist with expressions of grief and disappointment and feelings of failure


name: Assist with freezing and preservation of embryos, as indicated


name: Assist with frequent position changes, as appropriate


name: Assist with gowning and gloving of team members


name: Assist with hormonal and ultrasound monitoring of early pregnancy


name: Assist with hygiene measures (e.g., use of deodorant or perfume)


name: Assist with incentive spirometer, as appropriate


name: Assist with insertion of temporary transvenous or external pacemaker, as appropriate


name: Assist with insertion or implantation of device


name: Assist with needs related to nutrition, elimination, hydration, and personal hygiene


name: Assist with neonatal resuscitation, as needed


name: Assist with neonatal transfer or transport, as appropriate


name: Assist with new procedures, as appropriate


name: Assist with performing chest x-ray examination after intubation


name: Assist with periodic changes in body position


name: Assist with regular physical activities (e.g., ambulation, transfers, turning, and personal care), as needed


name: Assist with regular rhythmic joint motion within limits of pain, endurance, and joint mobility


name: Assist with the biopsy of a tissue or organ, as appropriate


name: Assist with the completion of claim forms, as needed


name: Assist with provision of phototherapy to elevate mood


name: Assist with toileting at frequent, scheduled intervals


name: Assist with toileting at regular intervals, as appropriate


name: Attach trapeze to the bed, as appropriate


name: Attend to the needs of the group as a whole, as well as the needs of individual members


name: Attend to verbal and nonverbal cues during the communication process


name: Auscultate bilateral breath sounds for confirmation of endotracheal tube placement


name: Auscultate breath sounds before and after suctioning


name: Auscultate breath sounds, noting areas of decreased or absent ventilation and presence of adventitious sounds


name: Auscultate fetal heart rate before and after amniotomy


name: Auscultate for breath sounds bilaterally before inflating the esophageal cuff of the EOA


name: Auscultate for presence of lung sounds bilaterally after insertion and after changing endotracheal/tracheostomy ties


name: Auscultate lung sounds after treatments to note results


name: Auscultate lungs for crackles or other adventitious sounds


name: Auscultate to ensure adequate ventilation


name: Avoid activities that increase intracranial pressure


name: Avoid administration of alkaline substances (e.g., IV sodium bicarbonate and PO or NG antacids), as appropriate


name: Avoid administration of medications resulting in lowered HCO3 level (e.g., chloride-containing solutions and anion exchange resins), as appropriate


name: Avoid administration of vitamin D (e.g., calcifediol or ergocalciferol), which facilitates GI absorption of calcium, as appropriate


name: Avoid arguing with patient about the validity of the hallucinations


name: Avoid aspirating the solution back into the syringe


name: Avoid barriers to active listening (e.g., minimizing feelings, offering easy solutions, interrupting, talking about self, premature closure)


name: Avoid care activities during scheduled rest periods


name: Avoid causing intense emotional situations


name: Avoid content areas about which patient is sensitive


name: Avoid delaying return of patient with fatigued respiratory muscles to mechanical ventilation


name: Avoid displaying aversion to an altered body part


name: Avoid exposing skin or mucous membranes to irritants (e.g., diarrheal stool, wound drainage)


name: Avoid forcing the catheter into an abdominal wound to prevent perforation of the intestine


name: Avoid frustrating patient by quizzing with orientation questions that cannot be answered


name: Avoid guessing what the patient is thinking


name: Avoid imposing personal values on patient during goal setting


name: Avoid leaving patient on toilet for more than 5 minutes


name: Avoid medications that prevent renal calcium excretion (e.g., lithium carbonate and thiazide diuretics), as appropriate


name: Avoid neck flexion or extreme hip/knee flexion


name: Avoid or carefully monitor use of heat or cold, such as heating pads, hot water bottles, and ice packs


name: Avoid overheating or chilling the patient


name: Avoid overwedging of pulmonary artery catheter to prevent pulmonary artery rupture, if appropriate


name: Avoid pharmacological sedation during weaning trials, as appropriate


name: Avoid positioning patient on bone flap removal site


name: Avoid potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone [Aldactone] and triamterene [Dyrenium]), as appropriate


name: Avoid prematurely terminating discussion of guilt feelings, even when these seem unreasonable


name: Avoid reading meaning into drawings before having a complete history, baseline drawings, and a collection of drawings done over a period


name: Avoid taking blood pressure or doing intravenous punctures in arm with fistula


name: Avoid taking verbal orders by or through other providers


name: Avoid unfamiliar situations, when possible


name: Avoid unnecessary exposure, drafts, overheating, or chilling


name: Avoid unnecessary rearrangement of physical environment


name: Avoid use of adhesive tapes and other skin-irritating substances


name: Avoid use with patient who is cognitively impaired


name: Base the duration of each tracheal suction pass on the necessity to remove secretions and the patient's response to suctioning


name: Be available for assistance in dressing as necessary


name: Be aware of mandatory reporting requirements in the state


name: Be aware of tone, tempo, volume, pitch, and inflection of voice


name: Be aware of which words are avoided, as well as nonverbal message that accompanies expressed words


name: Be familiar with accepted abbreviations for particular institution


name: Be familiar with institution's policies and procedures


name: Be flexible with visitation while facilitating periods of rest


name: Be physically present to communicate caring and support, if decision to withhold information has been made


name: Begin and end on time and expect participants to remain until the conclusion


name: Begin discharge teaching for home care, including medication regimens, activity restrictions, diet and hydration, sexual abstinence, and ways to avoid constipation


name: Begin with the least sensitive topics and proceed to the more sensitive


name: Boil water used for preparing formula, if indicated


name: Brace traction weights while moving patient


name: Break or crush pills before administration


name: Burp infant frequently during and after feeding


name: Calculate appropriate fluid needs and administer intravenous fluids, as indicated


name: Calculate fluid needs based on body surface area and size of burn, as appropriate


name: Calibrate equipment, as appropriate, for internal monitoring with a spiral electrode and/or intrauterine pressure catheter


name: Call a code, according to agency standard


name: Call for physician assistance, as needed


name: Catheterize for residual, as appropriate


name: Caution patients to have their Social Security or pension checks directly deposited, not to accept personal care in return for transfer of assets, and not to sign documents or make financial arrangements before seeking legal advice


name: Caution the patient on the dangers of overestimating capabilities, as appropriate


name: Change and/or reinforce insertion site dressing, as necessary


name: Change dressing around chest tube every 48 to 72 hours and as needed, per agency protocol


name: Change filter and administration set at least every 4 hours


name: Change dressing at appropriate intervals


name: Change the oro/nasopharyngeal airway daily and inspect mucosa


name: Change tube routinely, as indicated by agency protocol


name: Charge patient for supplies, as appropriate


name: Chart progress of reaching final goal and post in a strategic location


name: Check NG or gastrostomy placement before feeding


name: Check all ventilator connections regularly


name: Check equipment and solutions, according to protocol


name: Check for cracking or breaks in the cast


name: Check for medical alert tags, as appropriate


name: Check for possible drug interactions and contraindications


name: Check gravity drip rate or pump rate every hour


name: Check heart rate after 15 to 30 seconds of ventilation


name: Check heart rate after 30 seconds of compressions


name: Check instruments and arrange in order of use


name: Check items for expiration dates at specific intervals


name: Check leg bag straps for constriction at regular intervals


name: Check medical order for drug, dose, and frequency of analgesic prescribed


name: Check mouth for pocketing of food after eating


name: Check patient's hospital record to determine baseline vital signs, as appropriate


name: Check patient's position in the wheelchair when patient sits on selected pad and wears proper footwear


name: Check periodically with the patient to ensure that the muscle group is relaxed


name: Check peripheral circulation and neurological status


name: Check position of catheter with x-ray examination


name: Check rectal area 10 minutes after manual reduction to ensure that prolapse is in correct position


name: Check shoes, pockets, and clothing for wrinkles or foreign objects


name: Check suction for adequate pressure and complete assembly of canisters, tubing, and catheters


name: Check system monitors (e.g., flow rate, pressure, temperature, pH level, conductivity, clots, air detector, negative pressure for ultrafiltration, and blood sensor) to ensure patient safety


name: Check that electronic equipment is working properly


name: Check that footrests have at least 2 inches of clearance from the floor


name: Check that the iliac crests are level and aligned from side to side


name: Check the TPN solution to ensure that correct nutrients are included, as ordered


name: Check the temperature of the application, especially when using heat


name: Choose decision delay when there is missing information, lack of knowledge, and lack of rapport


name: Choose group members who are willing to participate actively and take responsibility for own problems


name: Choose members who can contribute to and benefit from group interaction


name: Choose one of the options, based on the ethics of the situation and leaning more favorably toward the use of truth or partial truth


name: Choose reinforcers that can be controlled (e.g., used only when behavior to be changed occurs)


name: Choose the IV route, rather than IM, for frequent pain medication injections, when possible


name: Choose the appropriate analgesic or combination of analgesics when more than one is prescribed


name: Clamp and cut umbilical cord after pulsations have ceased, when not contraindicated


name: Clamp suprapubic or retention catheter, as ordered


name: Clarify early on the goals of the group and the members' and leader's responsibilities


name: Clarify own knowledge base and communication skills about the situation


name: Clarify own values about the particular situation


name: Clarify responsibilities related to implementation of patient's plan of care


name: Clarify the legal status of patient (e.g., minor or adult and voluntary or court-ordered treatment)


name: Clarify the meaning of what the family member perceived during the visit


name: Clarify the message through the use of questions and feedback


name: Clarify the values of the patient, family, health care team, and institution about the particular situation


name: Clean and sterilize instruments, as appropriate


name: Clean area around tracheal stoma after completion of tracheal suctioning, as appropriate


name: Clean the perineum thoroughly at regular intervals


name: Clean the urinary catheter externally at the meatus


name: Clean with antibacterial soap, as appropriate


name: Cleanse and apply petroleum jelly dressing to circumcision


name: Cleanse genital skin area at regular intervals


name: Cleanse area around any drain site or drainage tube last


name: Cleanse the surrounding skin with soap and water or other mild antiseptic solution


name: Coach the patient during difficult weaning trials


name: Collaborate in development of community action programs


name: Collaborate with family members in planning and implementing patient therapies and lifestyle changes


name: Collaborate with home caregivers regarding exercise protocol and ADLs


name: Collaborate with involved health care providers throughout all phases of anesthesia care


name: Collaborate with other health care providers about the choice of options (i.e., whole truth, partial truth, or decision delay) and their needed participation in the options


name: Collaborate with other health care team members to progress diet as rapidly as possible without complications


name: Collaborate with other health professionals about continued need for health services, as appropriate


name: Collaborate with other health professionals to develop the critical path


name: Collaborate with patient and family to select appropriate type of patient-controlled infusion device


name: Collaborate with physical therapy in developing a body mechanics promotion plan, as indicated


name: Collaborate with physical, occupational, and recreational therapists in developing and executing exercise program, as appropriate


name: Collaborate with physicians, patient, and family members in selecting the type of narcotic to be used


name: Collaborate with the physician if drug, dose, route of administration, or interval changes are indicated, making specific recommendations based on equianalgesic principles


name: Collaborate with the physician to select the correct size and type of endotracheal (ET) or tracheostomy tube


name: Collect cerebral spinal fluid specimen, as appropriate per order or agency protocol


name: Collect, label, and arrange for transport of specimens, as appropriate


name: Combine suggestions with naturally occurring events


name: Communicate acceptance of discussing loss


name: Communicate acceptance of feelings, both positive and negative, expressed through play


name: Communicate changes in maternal or fetal status to primary practitioner, as appropriate


name: Communicate information about child's condition to those who need this information to provide safe supervision or appropriate educational opportunities for child


name: Communicate information to the surgical team, as appropriate


name: Communicate patient status and progress to family, as appropriate


name: Communicate regularly with researcher about progress of data collection, as appropriate


name: Communicate risk to other care providers


name: Communicate rules, behavioral expectations, and consequences to patient


name: Communicate rules, behavioral expectations, and consequences using simple language with visual cues, as necessary


name: Communicate test results to primary practitioner or midwife


name: Communicate willingness to discuss death


name: Communicate with simple, direct, descriptive statements


name: Compare current status with previous status to detect improvements and deterioration in patient's condition


name: Compare equipment on cart with list of designated equipment


name: Compare results of data collected with preestablished norms


name: Compare results with previous values obtained when the patient was not ill (if available) to determine baseline values


name: Complete appropriate Department of Health or other records for monitoring abnormal results, such as high blood pressure


name: Complete delivery record and report of death, as appropriate


name: Complete evaluation forms at appropriate time intervals


name: Complete incident report form(s) to include factual information, patient hospital number, medical diagnosis, and date of admission


name: Comply with regulations for third-party reimbursement


name: Compress sternum 0.5 to 0.75 inches using a 3:1 ratio for delivering 90 compressions and 30 breaths per minute


name: Conclude session with a summary of the proceedings


name: Conduct chart audit to determine current patterns of care for patient population


name: Conduct educational programs for targeted risk groups


name: Conduct family psychosocial assessment, including responses of caregivers and self-esteem of child


name: Conduct staff education needed to implement trial


name: Confront behaviors that threaten group cohesion (e.g., tardiness, absences, disruptive socialization, subgrouping, and scapegoating)


name: Confront patient about impaired judgment, when appropriate


name: Confront patient's ambivalent (angry or depressed) feelings


name: Connect catheter to medication administration pump, as appropriate


name: Connect extension tubing and aspirate for blood return


name: Connect patient to the instrumentation device, as needed


name: Connect tubing to needle and allow fluids to run by gravity or under pressure, as required by flow rate


name: Conserve muscle strength (e.g., assist with passive or active range-of-motion exercises)


name: Consider accessibility, consumer preference, and cost in program planning


name: Consider acupressure points as sites of stimulation, as appropriate


name: Consider age of patient when promoting self-care activities


name: Consider employee growth in work assignments


name: Consider influences of pharmacokinetics (e.g., half-life, peak, protein binding, and excretion) when evaluating toxic and therapeutic levels of drugs


name: Consider needs of others in addition to needs of particular individual


name: Consider patient's response to lack of privacy


name: Consider that multiple test abnormalities are more likely to be significant than single test abnormalities


name: Consider the individual's willingness to participate, ability to participate, preference, past experiences, and contraindications, before selecting a specific relaxation strategy


name: Consider the predictability of the outcome


name: Consider use of continuous infusion, either alone or in conjunction with bolus opioids, to maintain serum levels


name: Consider using alternate methods of weaning as determined by patient's response to the current method


name: Construct treatment plan to treat the problem


name: Consult physical therapist about ambulation plan, as needed


name: Consult physician if signs and symptoms of fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance persist or worsen


name: Consult with a librarian who is skilled in book finding


name: Consult with a pharmacist whenever you have doubts about an unfamiliar drug or dose that is prescribed


name: Consult with attending physician about indicators of actual or potential complications


name: Consult with clinical pain experts for a patient who is having difficulty achieving pain control


name: Consult with co-workers to confirm data, as appropriate


name: Consult with dietitian about ways to increase intake of high-energy foods


name: Consult with nursing staff or other health professionals to develop action plans, as appropriate


name: Consult with obstetrician to obtain fetal blood sample, as appropriate


name: Consult with occupational and physical therapists concerning timing and strategies to facilitate reintegration of neglected body parts and function


name: Consult with other health care personnel in selecting a method for weaning


name: Consult with patient, family members, and physician to adjust lockout interval, basal rate, and demand dosage, according to patient responsiveness


name: Consult with physician to determine optimal head of bed (HOB) placement (e.g., 0, 15, or 30 degrees) and monitor patient's responses to head positioning


name: Contact national and local resource organizations for resource materials


name: Contact other agencies using the product for additional information


name: Continue electronic monitoring through second-stage labor or up to the time of cesarean delivery


name: Continue to monitor heart rate(s) of second or third fetus


name: Continue ventilations until adequate spontaneous respirations begin and color becomes pink


name: Contract with patient (as patient is able) to maintain control of behavior


name: Contract with patient's visitors for limited visitation schedule to allow for adequate rest periods to reduce respiratory compromise, if indicated


name: Control environmental pests, as appropriate


name: Control or prevent undesirable or excessive noise, when possible


name: Convert to alternate oxygen delivery device to promote comfort, as appropriate


name: Convey confidence in patient's ability to handle situation


name: Convey permissive attitude to aid in trance induction


name: Convey recognition of accomplishments during relationship


name: Coordinate activities of the multidisciplinary team for treatment process


name: Coordinate appropriate continuing education and training, as necessary


name: Coordinate counseling for the patient and/or family (e.g., clergy, Alcoholics Anonymous), if appropriate


name: Coordinate evaluation process, as necessary


name: Coordinate follow-up care for work-related injuries and illnesses


name: Coordinate patient referrals (e.g., dietary, social services, and physical therapy)


name: Coordinate services to at-risk groups and communities


name: Coordinate synchronization of donor and recipient hormonal cycles


name: Coordinate timing of invasive procedures with platelet or fresh frozen plasma transfusions, if appropriate


name: Coordinate transfer and positioning with stage of anesthesia or level of consciousness


name: Coordinate volunteers for in-home services, as appropriate


name: Coordinate with the patient periodic review dates for assessment of progress toward goals


name: Copy patient's artwork for files, as needed and as appropriate


name: Correct information misinterpretations, as appropriate


name: Correct misconceptions, misinformation, and inaccuracies about breastfeeding


name: Correct preoperative dehydration, as appropriate


name: Correct unrealistic expectations of the surgery, as appropriate


name: Cosign charting with students, as appropriate


name: Counsel employee on how to improve performance, as appropriate


name: Counsel family members on additional effective coping skills for their own use


name: Counsel patient who has abnormal findings about treatment alternatives or need for further evaluation


name: Count all controlled substances with an RN on opposite shift


name: Count controlled substances received from pharmacy


name: Cradle and carry an infant or small child


name: Create a work environment that validates the importance of each employee to the organization


name: Create an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere


name: Create an environment that facilitates patient practicing religion, as appropriate


name: Create keepsakes and present to family before discharge, as appropriate


name: Decrease excessive environmental stimuli, as needed


name: Decrease limit setting as patient behavior approximates the desired behaviors


name: Decrease noise levels by avoiding paging systems and call lights that ring or buzz


name: Decrease or withdraw verbal and physical cues, as they become unnecessary


name: Decrease stimuli in patient's environment


name: Deemphasize uniqueness of child's condition


name: Define perspective of analysis (benefit to patient or provider)


name: Deflate the endotracheal cuff and remove the endotracheal tube


name: Deflate the tourniquet cuff used for an IV block incrementally


name: Deliver fetal head slowly, maintaining flexion until parietal bones are born


name: Deliver the truth with sensitivity, warmth, and directness


name: Demonstrate an appreciative attitude about humor


name: Demonstrate and practice the relaxation technique with the patient


name: Demonstrate empathy, warmth, and genuineness


name: Demonstrate hope by recognizing the patient's intrinsic worth and viewing the patient's illness as only one facet of the individual


name: Demonstrate how to shift weight from one foot to another when standing


name: Demonstrate quieting techniques for infants


name: Demonstrate suck training (i.e., use a clean finger to stimulate suck reflex and latch on), if necessary


name: Demonstrate ways to touch infant confined to isolette


name: Describe and explain preadmission treatments and diagnostic tests


name: Describe any preoperative medications, the effects these will have on the patient, and the rationale for using them


name: Describe common signs and symptoms of disease, as appropriate


name: Describe location of food on tray for person with vision impairment


name: Describe mementos that will be obtained, including footprints, handprints, pictures, caps, gowns, blankets, diapers, and blood pressure cuffs, as appropriate


name: Describe nursing interventions being implemented


name: Describe patient and family response to nursing interventions


name: Describe possible chronic complications, as appropriate


name: Describe role of family in continuing care


name: Instruct the patient on the benefits of stimulating a variety of senses (e.g., music, counting, television, reading, video/handheld games, or virtual reality)


name: Describe disease process, as appropriate


name: Describe the importance of power and control issues for both parents and adolescents during adolescent years


name: Describe the preoperative routines (e.g., anesthesia, diet, bowel preparation, tests/labs, voiding, skin preparation, IV therapy, clothing, family waiting area, transportation to operating room), as appropriate


name: Describe the rationale for and the benefits, limitations, and types of guided imagery techniques available


name: Describe treatment regimen, including diet, fluid therapy, medications, and exercise


name: Designate one nursing staff member to communicate with the patient and to direct other staff


name: Designate one nursing staff member to direct staff and communicate with the patient during the application of physical restraints


name: Determine ability to recognize urge to void


name: Determine acceptable blood loss and administer blood, if needed


name: Determine acceptable range of weight variation in relation to target range


name: Determine accessibility of activity and child's ability to participate in activity


name: Determine adequacy of existing social networks


name: Determine amount and type of assistance needed


name: Determine amount of sexual guilt associated with the patient's perception of the causative factors of illness


name: Determine analgesic selections (narcotic, nonnarcotic, or NSAID), based on type and severity of pain


name: Determine appropriate behavioral expectations and consequences, given the patient's level of cognitive functioning and capacity for self-control


name: Determine appropriate behavioral expectations for expression of anger, given patient's level of cognitive and physical functioning


name: Determine appropriate equipment for use after discharge, as necessary


name: Determine attitudes and beliefs of significant others about food, eating, and the patient's needed nutritional change


name: Determine availability and safe working condition of all equipment used for heat or cold application


name: Determine caregiver's acceptance of role


name: Determine cause of nausea or vomiting, and treat appropriately


name: Determine cause of soiling (e.g., constipation and fecal impaction), as appropriate


name: Determine community resources appropriate for basic living and health needs


name: Determine compliance with medical and nursing treatments


name: Determine condition of skin and identify any alterations requiring a change in procedure or contraindications to stimulation


name: Determine correct placement by observing for blood in flash chamber or tubing


name: Determine costs for new product implementation, including training, additional supplies, and maintenance agreements


name: Determine deviations from normal aging and note early signs and symptoms of ill health through routine health screenings


name: Determine disruption in typical family processes


name: Determine duration of application based on individual verbal, behavioral, and biological responses


name: Determine effect of infertility on couple's relationship


name: Determine factors in environment that contribute to patient's behavior


name: Determine family, peer, and community support for behavior conducive to health


name: Determine fetal age based on last menstrual period, early sonogram, fundal height measurements, date of quickening, and date of audible fetal heart tones


name: Determine frequency, duration, and circumstances of enuresis


name: Determine goals for hypnosis with patient


name: Determine health and immunization status of siblings


name: Determine history of amount and type of fluid intake and elimination habits


name: Determine how and when the fetal or infant death was diagnosed


name: Determine how child responds to parent's reactions, as appropriate


name: Determine how parent(s) prepared sibling(s) for coming of new baby, as appropriate


name: Determine how to contact usual caregiver


name: Determine individual's degree of psychological comfort with touch


name: Determine level and appropriateness of patient's present support system


name: Determine limitations of joint movement and effect on function


name: Determine method of suturing (continuous or interrupted) most appropriate for the wound


name: Determine need for limited visitation, such as too many visitors, patient's being impatient or tired, or physical status


name: Determine need for respite care for parents or other care providers


name: Determine past and current level of functioning


name: Determine patient and family knowledge of fetal development and preterm birth, as well as motivation to prolong pregnancy


name: Determine patient awareness of own musculoskeletal abnormalities and the potential effects of posture and muscle tissue


name: Determine expected patient outcome achievement systematically


name: Determine patient's acceptance of this type of treatment


name: Determine patient's commitment to learning and using correct posture


name: Determine patient's confidence in own judgment


name: Determine patient's desire and motivation to reduce weight or body fat


name: Determine patient's financial resources for payment to another provider


name: Determine patient's food intake and eating habits


name: Determine parent's knowledge and attitudes about parenting


name: Determine patient's need for continued seclusion


name: Determine patient's recognition of own problem


name: Determine patient's/significant other's perception of causes of fatigue


name: Determine physical, emotional, and educational resources of primary caregiver


name: Determine presence of cuts, bruises, bleeding, lacerations, or other signs of physical injury


name: Determine prior involvement with social services


name: Determine progress toward goal achievement


name: Determine purpose of the group and nature of the group process


name: Determine risks to patient and self, associated with each option


name: Determine sources of discomfort, such as damp dressings, positioning of tubing, constrictive dressings, wrinkled bed linens, and environmental irritants


name: Determine stock level needed for each item


name: Determine target population for health screening


name: Determine the duration and frequency of stimulation, based on method chosen


name: Determine the equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for care of the patient in surgery and make arrangements for availability


name: Determine the history of the accident from the patient or others in the area


name: Determine the effect of the pain experience on quality of life (e.g., sleep, appetite, activity, cognition, mood, relationships, job performance, and role responsibilities)


name: Determine the level of supervision needed for the specific delegated intervention or activity (e.g., physically present or immediately available)


name: Determine meaning of message by reflecting on attitudes, past experiences, and current situation


name: Determine motive, reason, or underlying dynamics for behaviors


name: Determine the need for oral and/or tracheal suctioning


name: Determine the need for suctioning by auscultating for crackles and rhonchi over major airways


name: Determine the patient care that needs to be completed


name: Determine the patient's and caretaker's knowledge and ability to meet the patient's care and safety needs, and provide appropriate teaching


name: Determine the patient's expectations about the surgery


name: Determine the patient's expectations of the surgery


name: Determine the patient's feelings about an unplanned pregnancy


name: Determine the patient's previous experience with chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting


name: Determine the patient's typical response to humor (e.g., laughter or smiles)


name: Determine the patient's usual methods of problem solving


name: Determine the preferred analgesic, route of administration, and dosage to achieve optimal analgesia


name: Determine the problem-solving and innovative skills required


name: Determine the psychological burden of prognosis for family


name: Determine the readiness and ability of family members to learn


name: Determine the sequence for presenting the information


name: Determine the time of day that patient is most receptive


name: Determine the types of humor appreciated by the patient


name: Determine therapeutic amplitude, rate, and pulse width


name: Determine what and how much activity is required to build endurance


name: Determine whether a recommendation for TENS is appropriate


name: Determine whether acute symptoms in child abate when child is separated from family


name: Determine whether an overdose of a drug or other substance is involved


name: Determine whether any relaxation intervention in the past has been useful


name: Determine whether caretakers have unrealistic expectations for patient's behavior or if they have negative attributions for the behavior


name: Determine whether family needs periodic relief from care responsibilities


name: Determine whether level of motivation is high enough to benefit from group therapy


name: Determine whether patient has adequate knowledge about health care condition


name: Determine whether patient has chest pain or syncope associated with the dysrhythmia


name: Determine whether patient has made a choice about outcome of pregnancy


name: Determine patient's status for discharge


name: Determine whether previous children born to mother are still in her care


name: Determine whether rehabilitation services are available for use in the home


name: Determine whether the elder patient and their caretakers have a functional social support network to assist the patient in performing activities of daily living and in obtaining health care, transportation, therapy, medications, community resource information, financial advice, and assistance with personal problems


name: Determine whether the elder patient demonstrates signs of emotional abuse (e.g., low self-esteem, depression, humiliation and defeat, overly cautious behavior around caretaker, aggression against self or suicide gestures)


name: Determine whether the family has an intact social support network to assist with family problems, respite child care, and crisis child care


name: Determine whether identified target behavior needs to be increased, decreased, or learned


name: Determine whether the irrigation will be continuous or intermittent


name: Determine whether unplanned pregnancy is approved of by the family


name: Determine whether there are differences between the patient's view of own condition and the view of health care providers


name: Determine whether to use directive or nondirective imagery with the patient, as appropriate


name: Determine whether toxic or poisonous substances are involved


name: Determine whether unplanned pregnancy is supported by the family


name: Determine which acupoints to stimulate, depending on desired outcome


name: Determine who is legally empowered to give consent for treatment or research


name: Determine who is responsible for patient, as appropriate


name: Determine with the patient the amount of weight loss desired


name: Develop a daily meal plan with a well-balanced diet, reduced calories, and reduced fat, as appropriate


name: Develop a personal relaxation "patter" that helps the patient to focus and feel comfortable


name: Develop a plan of care that involves degree of goal attainment, moving from simple to more complex goals


name: Develop a scale of upper and lower levels related to expected outcomes for each goal


name: Develop a tape of the relaxation technique for the individual to use, as appropriate


name: Develop and document an anesthetic plan appropriate for the patient and procedure


name: Develop and use policies to guide function of the peer review committee and review process, as necessary


name: Develop emergency protocols and train selected employees on emergency care


name: Develop new educational materials, as appropriate


name: Develop shared responsibility for change or improvement, as necessary


name: Differentiate among multiple fetuses by documenting on the tracing when simultaneous tracings are conducted, using one electronic fetal monitor


name: Discard enteral feeding containers and administration sets every 24 hours


name: Discard mixed medications that are not properly labeled


name: Disconnect leg bag at night and connect to bedside drainage bag


name: Discontinue or decrease medications (after consulting with prescribing caregiver) that may be causing hallucinations


name: Discontinue stimulation, if increased pain or skin irritation occurs


name: Discourage decision making when the patient is under severe stress


name: Discourage intake of calcium (e.g., dairy products, seafood, nuts, broccoli, spinach, and supplements), as appropriate


name: Discuss advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding and bottle feeding


name: Discuss advantages of laughter with patient


name: Discuss alternative forms of sexual expression that are acceptable to patient, as appropriate


name: Discuss alternative treatments, as appropriate


name: Discuss any problems with students with the clinical instructor as soon as possible, as appropriate


name: Discuss appearance of infant based on gestational age and length of demise


name: Discuss appearance of rhythm strip with mother and support person


name: Discuss available methods of reproductive assistance and technology, as appropriate


name: Discuss available support groups, as appropriate


name: Discuss avenues parents can use to assist children in managing anger


name: Discuss changing body image with patient


name: Discuss characteristics of normal and abnormal grieving, including triggers that precipitate feelings of sadness


name: Discuss concerns about observations of at-risk indicators separately with the elder patient and the caretaker


name: Discuss consequences of not dealing with guilt and shame


name: Discuss consequences of not dealing with own responsibilities


name: Discuss cost of needed maintenance and available resources


name: Discuss decisions that will need to be made about funeral arrangements, autopsy, genetic counseling, and family participation


name: Discuss description of drawing or artistic creation with patient


name: Discuss differences between male and female patterns of grieving, as appropriate


name: Discuss disciplining of parents, themselves, when they were adolescents


name: Discuss effective and ineffective methods of prior treatment


name: Discuss effects of adolescent separation from parents on spousal relationships


name: Discuss effects of different contraceptive methods on future fertility


name: Discuss ethical dilemmas before initiating a particular treatment modality


name: Discuss event with involved staff to determine what, if any, corrective action is necessary


name: Discuss events with nursing team for provision of adequate postpartum surveillance of maternal status


name: Discuss existing social support mechanisms for the family


name: Discuss factors related to infertility (e.g., maternal age greater than 35, sexually transmitted diseases, chemotherapy, and radiation)


name: Discuss family's understanding of patient's condition


name: Discuss fetal risks associated with preterm birth at various gestational ages


name: Discuss financial responsibilities of patient (e.g., out-of-pocket expenses), as appropriate


name: Discuss food buying habits and budget constraints


name: Discuss hierarchical relationship of subsystem members


name: Discuss importance of thermoregulation and possible negative effects of excess chilling, as appropriate


name: Discuss infant behavioral characteristics with parent


name: Discuss infant's capabilities for interaction


name: Discuss issues in nursing practice with students based on specific patient situations, as appropriate


name: Discuss lifestyle changes that may be required to prevent future complications or control disease process


name: Discuss methods of identifying fertility, signs of pregnancy, and ways to confirm pregnancy


name: Discuss methods to control environmental allergens (e.g., dust, mold, pollen)


name: Discuss modifications in sexual activity with patient and significant other, if appropriate


name: Discuss necessary modifications in sexual activity, as appropriate


name: Discuss necessity and legitimacy of limit setting for adolescents


name: Discuss options for type of home care, such as group living, residential care, or respite care, as appropriate


name: Discuss or identify causes of abnormal sensations or sensation changes


name: Discuss parent-child relationship during earlier, school-aged years


name: Determine patient's history with trance states, such as daydreaming and "highway hypnosis"


name: Discuss patient's food likes and dislikes


name: Discuss patient's plan of care with next health care provider


name: Discuss peer and social pressures to sexual activity


name: Discuss possible causes of low body weight


name: Discuss procedures and expected outcomes with patient


name: Discuss psychosocial dynamics of encopresis with parents (e.g., familial patterns, family disruption, self-esteem issues, and self-limiting characteristic)


name: Discuss psychosocial dynamics of enuresis with parents (e.g., familial patterns, family disruption, self-esteem issues)


name: Discuss reaction of sibling(s) to newborn, as appropriate


name: Discuss reasons to return to the hospital


name: Discuss risks associated with being over- and underweight


name: Discuss risks, including the likelihood of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and ovarian hyperstimulation


name: Discuss sexual behavior and appropriate ways to express one's feelings and needs


name: Discuss signs of fertility (related to ovulation and menstrual cycle)


name: Discuss signs of recurrent preterm labor and reinforce the need to seek care immediately, if symptoms return and continue for 1 hour


name: Discuss specific ways to prepare for pregnancy, including social, financial, and psychological demands of childbearing and childrearing


name: Discuss strategies for normalizing family life with family members


name: Discuss tests results with primary practitioner, consultants, and patient, as appropriate


name: Discuss need for early registration and compliance with prenatal care, including specific high-risk programs that may be appropriate


name: Discuss the objectives of the experience, as appropriate


name: Discuss the objectives of the orientation period


name: Discuss timing of cessation of contraception to maximize accurate pregnancy dating


name: Discuss use of emergency medical system for transportation, as appropriate


name: Discuss use of policy and procedure manuals, as appropriate


name: Discuss various methods of skin stimulation, their effects on sensation, and expectations of patient during activity


name: Discuss visiting policy with family members/significant other(s)


name: Discuss what values are, how we obtain them, and their effect on our choices in life


name: Discuss with parents issues over which they will accept compromise and issues over which they cannot compromise


name: Discuss with patient and family the influence of alcohol consumption on food ingestion


name: Discuss with patient the hypnotic suggestions to be used before induction


name: Discuss with patient the extent of responsibility for present health status


name: Discuss with patient why he/she desires to leave the treatment setting


name: Discuss with the individual/families available job service agencies


name: Discuss with the individual/families financial aid support available


name: Display an accepting attitude to student assigned to the unit and agency


name: Distinguish among multiple fetuses by comparing data when simultaneous tracings are conducted, using two different fetal monitors


name: Distinguish among multiple fetuses by comparing data when simultaneous tracings are conducted, using two separate fetal monitors


name: Distribute fluid intake over 24 hours, as appropriate


name: Do not allow group to become a nonproductive social gathering


name: Avoid smoking, chewing food or gum, and covering mouth when speaking


name: Do not start an IV or draw blood in the affected extremity


name: Document accuracy of count on appropriate form


name: Document action and individual response to acupressure


name: Document any disagreement with a physician's order after discussion of the order with the physician and a supervisor


name: Document appropriate information on the operative record


name: Document changes in fetal heart patterns after resuscitation


name: Document changes in intrapartal electronic monitor tracings


name: Document color, amount, and character of stools


name: Document continued need for health services, as required


name: Document fetal response to internal monitor placement, including short-term variability and accelerations or decelerations of the fetal heart rate


name: Document in patient record that physician was notified


name: Document instrument calibration as required


name: Document maternal response to application of internal monitors, including degree of discomfort or pain, appearance of amniotic fluid, and presence of bleeding


name: Document monitor interpretation, according to institutional policy


name: Document nursing assessments and interventions after the event


name: Document patient education, laboratory results, fetal testing results, and client responses


name: Document patient progress toward identified outcomes, per agency policy


name: Document patient's pain, amount and frequency of drug dosing, and response to pain treatment in a pain flow sheet


name: Document presence of thick meconium fluid with rupture of membranes


name: Document the rationale for use of restrictive intervention, patient's response to the intervention, patient's physical condition, nursing care provided throughout the intervention, and rationale for terminating the intervention


name: Document reason for removal and condition of catheter tip


name: Document reason for variances from planned interventions and expected outcomes


name: Document relevant intrapartal care (e.g., vaginal examinations, medication administration, maternal vital signs) directly on the monitor strip, as appropriate


name: Document response to analgesic and any untoward effects


name: Document results of tests, according to institutional procedure


name: Document strengths and weaknesses of employee


name: Document strip interpretation, activities performed, fetal outcome, and maternal response


name: Document the content presented, the written materials provided, and the patient's receptivity to and understanding of the information, or patient behaviors that indicate learning on the permanent medical record


name: Document the patient's responses at various stages of the intervention


name: Document time of initiation of collecting, condition of blood, type and amount of anticoagulants, and retrieval volume


name: Document time, sequence, and neonatal responses to all steps of resuscitation


name: Document wasting of controlled substances


name: Drape to expose only area to be massaged, as needed


name: Dry with a prewarmed blanket to remove amniotic fluid, to reduce heat loss, and to provide stimulation


name: Educate about ways to avoid teratogens (e.g., handling cat litter, smoking cessation, alcohol substitutes)


name: Educate children and adolescents on the negative consequences of early childbearing (e.g., poverty and loss of education and career opportunities)


name: Educate family and significant others about ways to deal with patient who is experiencing delusions


name: Educate family and significant others about ways to deal with patient who is experiencing hallucinations


name: Educate high-risk individuals and groups about environmental hazards


name: Discuss methods of securing workplace support for necessary absences during treatment


name: Educate parents on sexual growth and development through the life span


name: Educate patient and family about abnormal tocolytic side effects (e.g., chest pain, shortness of breath, tachycardia, or recurrent contractions) to report to physician


name: Educate the patient and family about normal tocolytic side effects (e.g., tremors, headache, palpitations, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, flushing, warmth)


name: Elevate bed sheets by using bed cradle over the affected extremity, if appropriate


name: Elevate head of bed to improve ventilation, as appropriate


name: Elevate head of bed 30 to 45 degrees during feedings


name: Elevate the head of the bed, as appropriate


name: Elevate lower extremities to increase perfusion to vital organs and fetus


name: Elevate affected body part, as appropriate


name: Elicit behaviors that are conditioned to produce relaxation, such as deep breathing, yawning, abdominal breathing, or peaceful imaging


name: Elicit from parents common actions used to soothe and calm their child


name: Elicit information on past coping experiences to determine whether guided imagery might be helpful


name: Emphasize personal responsibility and control


name: Emphasize sustaining relationships, such as mentioning the names of loved ones to the unresponsive patient


name: Emphasize the importance of active coping


name: Employ guided life review and/or reminiscence, as appropriate


name: Empty urinary drainage apparatus at regular and specified intervals


name: Encourage admission of child for further observation and investigation, as appropriate


name: Encourage admission of patient for further observation and investigation, as appropriate


name: Encourage admission of wrongdoing, as appropriate


name: Encourage alternate rest and activity periods


name: Encourage ambulation, if no contraindications are present for both mother and fetus


name: Encourage an afternoon nap, if appropriate


name: Encourage an assessment visit by receiving agency or other care provider, as appropriate


name: Encourage an attitude of realistic hope as a way of dealing with feelings of helplessness


name: Encourage appropriate expression of feelings about past situational or traumatic crises


name: Encourage appropriate referrals to professionals for information


name: Encourage attendance at early pregnancy and parenting classes


name: Encourage attendance at support groups, as appropriate


name: Encourage avoidance of straining at stool, lifting, and excessive standing


name: Encourage bringing home-cooked food to institution, as appropriate


name: Encourage care by family members during hospitalization or care in a long-term care facility


name: Encourage child to express self through positive rewards or feedback for attempts


name: Encourage child to participate in school and community activities appropriate for developmental and ability level


name: Encourage conception before age 35, as appropriate


name: Encourage control of when the relaxation technique is performed


name: Encourage patient to deep breathe and cough


name: Encourage decreased gas-forming food intake, as appropriate


name: Encourage diet low in carbohydrate to decrease CO2 production (e.g., administration of hyperalimentation and total parenteral nutrition), as appropriate


name: Encourage diet rich in fruits (e.g., cranberries, prunes, or plums) to increase urine acidity and reduce the risk of calcium stone formation, as appropriate


name: Encourage discussion of previous loss experiences


name: Encourage dreaming or fantasy, when appropriate


name: Encourage early enrollment in prenatal classes or provide childbirth education materials for patients on bed rest


name: Encourage early, aggressive treatment for endometriosis


name: Encourage enhanced involvement in already established relationships


name: Encourage expression and sharing of experiential knowledge


name: Encourage expression of feelings about loss


name: Encourage expression of feelings in ways comfortable to child, such as writing, drawing, or playing


name: Encourage expressions of feelings about sexuality, self-image, and self-esteem


name: Encourage eye contact in communicating with others


name: Encourage family decision making in planning long-term patient care affecting family structure and finances


name: Encourage family involvement, as appropriate


name: Encourage family members to keep or maintain family relationships, as appropriate


name: Encourage family members to view and hold infant for as long as desired


name: Encourage family time alone with infant, as desired


name: Encourage family to attend sibling preparation classes, as appropriate


name: Encourage family to maintain usual family habits, rituals, and routines


name: Encourage family to maintain usual social network and support system


name: Encourage family to participate in light therapy


name: Encourage focus on any positive aspects of the patient's situation


name: Encourage foods/fluids high in sodium, as appropriate


name: Encourage frequent repetition or practice of technique(s) selected


name: Encourage gradual mastery of the situation


name: Encourage honesty in presenting oneself to others


name: Encourage identification of greatest fears concerning loss


name: Encourage increased fluid intake, unless contraindicated


name: Encourage increased mobility and exercise, as appropriate


name: Encourage increased oral intake of phosphate (e.g., dairy products, whole grain cereal, nuts, dried fruits or vegetables, and organ meats), as appropriate


name: Encourage increased responsibility for self, as appropriate


name: Encourage independence, but assist patient when unable to perform


name: Encourage independent ambulation within safe limits


name: Encourage isometric exercises, as appropriate


name: Encourage maintenance of parental or family interactional patterns


name: Encourage members to share their anger, sadness, humor, mistrust, and other feelings with each other


name: Encourage members to share things they have in common with each other


name: Encourage mobilization to prevent bone resorption


name: Encourage mother to discuss her labor and delivery experience


name: Encourage mother to hold, touch, and examine the infant while umbilical cord is being severed


name: Encourage neighborhoods to become active participants in community safety


name: Encourage noncompetitive activities, as appropriate


name: Encourage open communication between the staff and students


name: Instruct parent to hold infant with full, encompassing hands


name: Encourage parent to identify infant's behavioral cues


name: Encourage parent to identify family characteristics observed in infant


name: Encourage parent(s) to maintain individual hobbies or outside interests


name: Encourage parental interaction with newborn(s) soon after delivery


name: Encourage parents to balance involvement in special programs for child's special needs and normal family and community activities


name: Encourage parents to clearly communicate expectations for responsible behavior in child, as appropriate


name: Encourage parents to demonstrate love and acceptance at home to counteract peer ridicule


name: Encourage parents to follow through on expectations for responsible behavior in child, as appropriate


name: Encourage parents to foster security by removing anxiety associated with toileting


name: Encourage parents to make child appear as normal as possible


name: Encourage parents to observe other parents interacting with children


name: Encourage parents to spend time with all children in family


name: Encourage parents to take time to care for their personal needs


name: Encourage parents to touch newborn or ill child


name: Encourage parents to try different childrearing strategies, as appropriate


name: Encourage participation in decisions about discontinuing life support


name: Encourage participation in selection of clothing


name: Encourage participation of family and significant others and provide teaching, as necessary


name: Encourage patience in developing relationships


name: Encourage patient and family to share feelings about death


name: Encourage patient to accept new challenges


name: Encourage patient to change environment, such as going outside for walks or to movies


name: Encourage the patient to choose activities that gradually build endurance


name: Encourage patient to deep breathe and relax during massage


name: Encourage patient to describe drawing or artistic creation


name: Encourage patient to discuss feelings and impulses, rather than acting on them


name: Encourage patient to express feelings appropriately


name: Encourage patient to identify a realistic description of change in role


name: Encourage patient to involve support system during decision-making process


name: Encourage patient to keep a detailed chart of substance use to evaluate progress


name: Encourage patient to list values that guide behavior in various settings and types of situations


name: Encourage patient to make a list of what is important and not important in life and the time spent on each


name: Encourage patient to recognize and discuss thoughts and feelings


name: Encourage individual to relax during the stimulation


name: Encourage patient to remain in side-lying position to facilitate return of bowel into rectum naturally


name: Encourage patient to remain relaxed for another 15 to 20 minutes


name: Encourage patient to self-reward for successful outcomes


name: Encourage patient to take as much responsibility as possible for own self-care


name: Encourage patient to take deep breaths to intensify the state of relaxation and decrease tension


name: Encourage patient to touch and use affected body part


name: Encourage patient to use self-induction independent of the nurse to manage problem under treatment


name: Encourage patient to use the unaffected body part to identify location and texture of objects


name: Encourage patient to validate delusional beliefs with trusted others (e.g., reality testing)


name: Encourage patient to validate hallucinations with trusted others (e.g., reality testing)


name: Encourage patient to verbalize delusions to caregivers before acting on them


name: Encourage patient to wear supportive, well-fitting bra continuously until lactation is suppressed


name: Encourage patient to wear well-fitting, low-heeled, soft shoes


name: Encourage patients and their families to plan in advance for care needs, including who will assume responsibility if the patient becomes incapacitated and how to explore abilities, preferences, and options for care


name: Encourage periods of increased activity, as appropriate


name: Encourage realistic expectations for the patient and family


name: Encourage relationships with persons who have common interests and goals


name: Encourage respect for the rights of others


name: Encourage return demonstrations of techniques, if possible


name: Encourage safe food preparation and preservation techniques


name: Encourage self-disclosure and discussion of the past only as it relates to the function and goals of the group


name: Encourage self-monitoring of blood glucose levels


name: Encourage slow deep breathing, turning, and coughing


name: Encourage small group planning for special activities


name: Encourage the patient to participate in social and community activities


name: Encourage spontaneous bearing-down efforts during the second stage


name: Encourage substitution of undesirable habits with desirable habits


name: Encourage sucking by stimulating rooting reflex, if appropriate


name: Encourage support person to assist with comfort measures


name: Encourage the acceptance of limitations of others


name: Encourage the acceptance of partial goal satisfaction


name: Encourage the expression of feelings in an appropriate manner


name: Encourage the family member to use touch, as well as verbal communication, as appropriate


name: Encourage the family to verbalize feelings about ill family member


name: Encourage the identification of specific life values


name: Encourage the individual to choose from a variety of guided imagery techniques (e.g., nurse guided, taped)


name: Encourage the patient to begin with extrinsic rewards and progress to intrinsic rewards


name: Encourage the patient to continue pairing desired behavior with existing stimuli until it becomes automatic or habitual


name: Encourage the patient to cough and expectorate sputum


name: Encourage the patient to develop a "cue analysis sheet" that illustrates links between cues and behaviors


name: Encourage the patient to develop a visual measure of changes in behavior (e.g., a graph)


name: Encourage the patient to evaluate own behavior


name: Encourage the patient to identify own strengths and abilities


name: Encourage the patient to identify steps that are manageable in size and able to be accomplished in a set amount of time


name: Encourage the patient to pair a desired behavior with an existing stimulus or cue (e.g., exercising after work every day)


name: Encourage the patient to practice between regular sessions with the nurse


name: Encourage the patient to state goals clearly, avoiding the use of alternatives


name: Encourage the use of an intermittent method of stimulation, as appropriate


name: Encourage the use of spiritual resources, if desired


name: Encourage therapeutic relationships with significant others


name: Encourage use of aids that increase sensory input (e.g., eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures)


name: Encourage use of gloves or other protective clothing over affected body part when body part is in contact with objects that may be potentially hazardous because of their thermal, textural, or other inherent characteristics


name: Encourage use of incentive spirometry, as appropriate


name: Encourage use of internal reward systems when goals are accomplished


name: Encourage use of sugar substitute, as appropriate


name: Encourage use of thermal insulated mitts when handling cooking utensils


name: Encourage verbalization of feelings about exercise or need for exercise


name: Encourage verbalization of feelings about limitations


name: Encourage verbalization of feelings, perceptions, and concerns about the birth experience


name: Encourage verbalization of feelings, perceptions, and fears


name: Encourage verbalization of questions or concerns about birth experience and newborn


name: Encourage verbalizations of feelings, perceptions, and fears about assuming responsibility


name: Encourage visitation by significant others, as appropriate


name: Encourage visualization with humor (e.g., picture a forbidding authority figure dressed only in underwear)


name: Encourage voice rest for 4 to 8 hours, as appropriate


name: Encourage voiding or catheterize distended bladder


name: Encourage women to learn details of health insurance coverage, including waiting periods and available provider options


name: Engage parents and child in attachment-building exercises


name: Enhance self-esteem through peer role modeling and role playing


name: Enhance the patient's readiness to learn, as appropriate


name: Ensure accurate timing with testing that requires prescribed times


name: Ensure adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance


name: Ensure aseptic handling of peritoneal catheter and connections


name: Ensure availability of emergency equipment


name: Ensure availability of emergency equipment and medications before procedure


name: Ensure availability of essential emergency and resuscitation equipment


name: Ensure consent is completed, as appropriate


name: Ensure documentation and communication of any allergies


name: Ensure narcotic antagonist availability for emergency administration and administer per physician order, as necessary


name: Ensure patient's acceptance of students as caregivers


name: Ensure proper grounding of electronic equipment


name: Ensure proper placement of safety strap and continuous patient safety throughout all phases of anesthesia care


name: Ensure that IV access is in place at all times during therapy


name: Ensure that affected extremities are properly and safely positioned


name: Ensure that all tubing connections are securely attached and taped


name: Ensure that diet includes foods high in fiber content to prevent constipation


name: Ensure that endotracheal/tracheostomy cuff is inflated during feedings, as appropriate


name: Ensure that hypnotics, narcotics, and antibiotics are either discontinued or reordered on their renewal date


name: Ensure that maintenance requirements on special equipment are completed


name: Ensure that money or valuables are in a safe place, as appropriate


name: Ensure that operating personnel are wearing appropriate attire


name: Ensure that order sheet is in correct patient chart


name: Ensure that order sheet is labeled with accurate patient identification


name: Ensure that orders are written or cosigned by a licensed health care provider with clinical privileges


name: Ensure that patient is not allergic to analgesic to be administered


name: Ensure that proper weights are being applied (e.g., traction and countertraction measures)


name: Ensure that supply area is cleaned regularly


name: Ensure that the proper formulation of the drug is used (e.g., high concentrating and preservative free)


name: Ensure that the pull of ropes and weights remains along the axis of the fractured bone


name: Ensure that verbal orders are documented per agency policy before noting


name: Ensure that wheelchair allows at least 2 to 3 inches of clearance from the back of knee to front of sling seat


name: Escort patient during off-ward activities, as appropriate


name: Establish a means of bowel evacuation, as appropriate


name: Establish a means of voiding, as appropriate


name: Establish mutually acceptable agreement on time and length of meetings, as appropriate


name: Establish a period of time for massage that achieves the desired response


name: Establish a supportive relationship with the patient and family


name: Establish a system to flag the records of children who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect


name: Establish a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect


name: Establish a time and place for the group meeting


name: Establish a trusting, interpersonal relationship with the patient


name: Establish an appropriate baseline against which to compare treatment effect


name: Establish basic trust and rapport with patient


name: Establish beginning and ending time for the toileting schedule, if not for 24 hours


name: Establish behavioral objectives in written form


name: Establish communication with patient early in admission


name: Establish expectation that patient can control his/her behavior


name: Establish gestational age by reviewing history or calculating expected date of confinement (EDC) from last menstrual period


name: Establish interval for toileting of not less than 1 hour and preferably not less than 2 hours


name: Establish interval for toileting of preferably not less than 2 hours


name: Establish interval of initial toileting schedule, based on voiding pattern


name: Establish interval of initial toileting schedule, based on voiding pattern and usual routine (e.g., eating, rising, and retiring)


name: Establish means of communication: ask yes or no questions; provide magic slate, paper and pencil, picture board, flashcards, VOCAID device


name: Establish nasogastric, venous, subcutaneous, or spinal access, as appropriate


name: Establish one-to-one interaction with child


name: Establish teacher credibility, as appropriate


name: Establish the length of the counseling relationship


name: Establish trusting relationship with family members


name: Establish trusting relationship with parent(s)


name: Evaluate and document level of sedation for patients receiving opioids


name: Evaluate and document response to distraction


name: Evaluate and document response to guided imagery


name: Evaluate and document response to massage


name: Evaluate and document response to stimulation


name: Evaluate and document the response to relaxation therapy


name: Evaluate appropriateness of orders and ensure that all needed information is provided


name: Evaluate baseline mental status, comprehension, motor function, sensory function, attention span, and affective responses


name: Evaluate chest pain (e.g., intensity, location, radiation, duration, and precipitating and alleviating factors)


name: Evaluate general condition, safety, and comfort throughout the treatment


name: Evaluate medication profile for gastrointestinal side effects


name: Evaluate patient progress toward identified outcomes at defined intervals


name: Evaluate patient's psychological response to hemorrhage and perception of events


name: Evaluate periodically with both the family and the patient whether visitation practices are meeting the needs of the patient/family, and revise accordingly


name: Evaluate programmed increases in levels of activities


name: Evaluate progress of dietary modification goals at regular intervals


name: Evaluate pulmonary artery pressures, systemic pressures, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance, as indicated


name: Evaluate recorded intake for nutritional content


name: Evaluate sensory functions (e.g., vision, hearing, proprioception)


name: Evaluate signs and symptoms of current health problem


name: Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of family and significant others for responsibility of care


name: Evaluate the competency and training of the health care worker


name: Evaluate the complexity of the care to be delegated


name: Evaluate extent to which program goals were attained


name: Evaluate the outcome of the delegated intervention or activity and the performance of the health care worker


name: Evaluate the patient's ability to demonstrate getting out of bed, as appropriate


name: Evaluate the patient's achievement of the stated objectives


name: Evaluate the patient's decision-making ability


name: Evaluate the patient's response to ectopy or dysrhythmias


name: Evaluate the strength of peripheral pulses, sensation, and ability to move digits after deflation or removal of the cuff


name: Evaluate whether objectives for pass were met on return


name: Evaluate, at regular intervals, patient's need for continued restrictive intervention


name: Examine cervix for dilatation, effacement, softening, position, and station


name: Examine own attitudes toward issues of patients' rights, self-determination, social control, and deviancy


name: Expand the patient's repertoire of coping mechanisms


name: Explain all procedures, including sensations likely to be experienced during procedures


name: Explain and reinforce mobility restrictions to patient


name: Explain causes and manifestations of postpartum depression


name: Explain consent for release of information


name: Explain diagnostic test results to patient and family


name: Explain each step of the procedure to patient


name: Explain emotional development during childhood and adolescence


name: Explain etiology of problem and rationale for actions


name: Explain female reproductive cycle to patient, as needed


name: Explain hemodialysis procedure and its purpose


name: Explain human anatomy and physiology of the male and female body


name: Explain need for restraints, as appropriate


name: Explain newborn characteristics related to high-risk birth (e.g., bruising and forceps marks)


name: Explain preoperative medications that will be used, as appropriate


name: Explain procedure, purpose, and time period of the intervention to patient and significant others in understandable and nonpunitive terms


name: Explain purpose of procedure and sensations the patient might experience during the procedure


name: Explain rationale for treatments and procedures to parent


name: Explain reasons for obtaining preapproval for health services or equipment


name: Explain sensations patient might experience


name: Explain that phantom limb pain may start several weeks after surgery and may be triggered by pressure on other areas


name: Explain the anatomy and physiology of human reproduction


name: Explain the purpose of frequent postoperative assessments


name: Explain the selected peritoneal dialysis procedure and purpose


name: Explain the use of heat or cold, the reason for the treatment, and how it will affect the patient's symptoms


name: Explain to concerned others how they can help


name: Explain to parent that regression is normal during times of stress, such as illness or hospitalization


name: Explain to patient and significant others the behaviors necessary for termination of the intervention


name: Explain to the patient that only one behavior should be modified at a time


name: Explain to the patient the function of cues and triggers in producing behavior


name: Explain to the patient the importance of self-monitoring in attempting behavior change


name: Explain tubing and equipment associated with preparation activities


name: Explore feelings about assisted reproductive technology (e.g., known vs. anonymous oocyte or sperm donors, cryopreserved embryos, selective reduction, and use of a host uterus)


name: Explore parallels between school-aged dependency on parents and adolescent dependency on peer group


name: Explore patient's reasons for self-criticism


name: Explore possible resources and support, as appropriate


name: Explore psychosocial issues involving gamete donation before administering medications for comfort


name: Explore readiness for pregnancy with both partners


name: Explore reasons for self-criticism or guilt


name: Explore with patient the need to control


name: Explore with the patient the methods of measuring progress toward goals


name: Explore with the patient potential barriers to change behavior


name: Explore with the patient previous methods of dealing with life problems


name: Explore with the patient the possibility of using role playing to clarify behaviors


name: Explore with the patient ways to best achieve the goals


name: Exsanguinate extremity by elevating and wrapping with an elastic bandage before cuff inflation


name: Facilitate a tone of togetherness within/among the family


name: Facilitate acquisition of diagnostic tests, as appropriate


name: Facilitate adherence to diet and exercise regimen


name: Facilitate an environment and activities that will increase self-esteem


name: Facilitate and support the family's viewing of the body