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Teaching about self-care measures

Psychosocial Integrity

Discussing grief and loss issues related to complications of the health problem
Discussing situational role changes related to the health problem
Discussing unexpected body image changes
Identifying coping mechanisms
Monitoring for sensory and perceptual alterations as a result of the health
problem
Using support systems

Physiological Integrity

Monitoring for alterations in body systems as a result of the health problem
Monitoring for complications from surgical procedures and health alterations
Monitoring for complications of diagnostic tests, treatments, and procedures
Monitoring for expected outcomes and effects of pharmacological therapy
Monitoring for fluid and electrolyte imbalances that can occur
Monitoring for unexpected response to therapies
Monitoring laboratory values
Preparing the client for diagnostic tests
Providing emergency care to the client
Providing nonpharmacological comfort interventions
Providing nutrition and oral hydration measures

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