achieve the goal statement. An intervention must complement the goal statement,
use available resources, follow protocols established by the healthcare facility,
and always keep the patient’s safety in mind.
There are three types of intervention.Nurse-initiated intervention
A nurse-initiated intervention is a nursing order performed independently by the
nurse based on a scientific rationale that benefits the patient in a predicted way,
such as removing a blanket to lower the patient’s temperature.Physician or advanced practice intervention
This type of intervention is a dependent function issued by a physician or an
advanced practitioner that is carried out by a nurse, such as administering pre-
scribed medication to the patient.Collaborative intervention
A collaborative intervention is an activity performed among multiple healthcare
professionals, such as physical therapy for the patient.EVALUATION
Each outcome on the care plan must be evaluated to determine if the goal is
achieved. Once all goals on the care plan are reached, the care plan no longer
exists. The patient no longer exhibits symptoms of the nursing diagnosis.
However, if one or more goals are not realized, reassessment or data collection
should occur. This would include reassessing the patient and other factors,
such as schedules, availability of resources, and developing new goals, inter-
ventions, and evaluations.Teaching the Patient About Drugs
A critical nursing responsibility is to educate the patient and the patient’s family
about the medication that is administered to the patient or that is self-administered
by the patient. Teaching should be conducted in a comfortable environment in a
language that both the patient and the patient’s family understand. Use appropri-
ate charts, graphs, audio, and videotapes as necessary. Always provide enough(^50) CHAPTER 3 Pharmacology and the Nursing Process