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Short-Term Goal #1: Patient will report relieved/controlled pain on a scale of less than 2 in 24hours.
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Interventions for Goal 1:
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Rationales for Interventions:
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1. Consider reports of pain, noting location and intensity (scale of 0-10). Note precipitation factors and non-verbal pain cue.
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Favorable in determining pain management needs and effectiveness of the program.
Patient may report pain in the fingers, hips, knees, lower lumber spine, and cervical vertebrae. Pain is usually provoked by activity and relieved by rest; joint pain and aching may also be present when the patient is at rest.
Pain may manifest as an ache, progressing to sharp pain when the affected area is brought to full weight-bearing or a full range of motion (ROM). The patient may experience sharp, painful muscle spasms and paresthesias.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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2. Recommend or provide a firm mattress or bed-board, small pillow. Elevate linens with bed cradle as needed.
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Soft and sagging mattress, large pillows prevent maintenance of proper body alignment, placing stress on affected joints. Elevation of bed linens reduces pressure on inflamed or painful joints.
Flexion of the joints may reduce muscle spasms and other discomforts.
Decreases pressure on fragile tissues to reduce risks of immobility and development of decubitus.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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3.suggest patient assume a position of comfort while in bed or sitting in a chair. Promote bed rest as indicated. Place and monitor use of pillows, sandbags, trochanter rolls, splints, braces. Use adaptive equipment (such as cane, walker) as indicated.
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In severe disease or acute exacerbation, total bedrest may be necessary (until objective and subjective improvements are noted) to limit pain or injury to joint.
These aids assist in ambulation and reduce joint stress.
Relieves pressure on tissues and promotes circulation. Facilitates self care and patient’s independence. Proper transfer techniques prevent shearing abrasions of the skin.
Rests painful joints and maintains a neutral position.
Note: use of splints can decrease pain and may reduce damage to the joint; however, prolonged inactivity can result in loss of joint mobility and function.
Promotes joint stability (reducing risk of injury) and maintains proper joint position and body alignment, minimizing contractures.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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Short-Term Goal #2: In 2 days, patient will appear relaxed, able to sleep/rest and participate in activities appropriately.
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Interventions for Goal 2:
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Rationales for Interventions:
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1. Encourage frequent changes of position every 2 to 4 four hours. Assist the patient to move in bed, supporting affected joints above and below, avoiding jerky movements.
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Prevents general fatigue and joint stiffness. Stabilizes joint, decreasing joint movement and associated pain.
Muscle spasms may result from poor body alignment, resulting in increased discomfort.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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2. Monitor the duration, not the intensity, of morning stiffness.
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Duration more accurately reflects the disease’s severity.
The patient may find coping with a progressive, debilitating disease difficult.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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3. Provide gentle massage.
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Promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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Long-Term Goal #1: on a daily basis, patient will incorporate relaxation skills and diversional activities into the pain control program.
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Interventions for Long-Term Goal 1:
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Rationales for Interventions:
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1. Encourage the use of stress management technique such as progressive relaxation and feedback, visualization, guided imagery, self-hypnosis, and controlled breathing. Provide Therapeutic Touch.
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Promotes relaxation, provides a sense of control and may enhance coping abilities.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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2. Involve in diversional activities appropriate for individual situation.
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Refocuses attention, provides stimulation and enhance self-esteem and feelings of general well-being.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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3. Medicate before planned activities and exercises as indicated.
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Promotes relaxation, reduces muscle tension and muscle spasms, facilitating participation in therapy.
Exercise is necessary to maintain joint mobility, but patients may be reluctant to participate in exercise if they are in too much pain.
Reference: Ackley, B.J., Ladwig, G.B., Msn, R.N., Makic, M.B.F., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook E-Book: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care. Mosby
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