At the start of care provision, the Registered Nurse will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the client’s health. The nurse will consider factors such as:
- Living Environment
- Availability of Family Members who can be involved in health management
- Ability of the Patient to care for self
- Physician’s Directives
These factors will lead to a more thorough assessment of the client’s health. Once determined what the client’s needs are, the nurse will help in the development of a care plan that is approved or authorized by the physician.
The Care Plan usually includes:
- Disease Management
- Catheter Care
- IV Therapy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Anticoagulation Monitoring
- Diabetic Management
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonary Care
- Ostomy Care
- Post-surgery Care
- Tube feeding
