Art Christian M.

Ramos BSN 4 - 3

Diagnosis: Close Complete Fracture @ R Femur September 21, 2013 Patient: Z

Diagnosis Knowledg e deficit regarding use of crutches related to fracture @ right femur Inference Clients relatives may have knowledge deficit; defined as a lack of cognitive information or psychomotor skills required for health recovery, maintenance, or health promotion Planning At the end of 30 minutes of nurse-patient interaction and intervention, the patient will: Show increase confidence in using and maintaining the crutches Have an understanding about the use of a four point crutches Demonstrate the proper usage of the four point legged crutches Interventions

Assessment Subjective: Madali lang ba gamiting itong tungkod na ito? as verbalized by the patient Objective: Repeated questions regarding the use of crutches Attentively giving questions on how to use the crutches and what it is used for Curiosity observed thru facial expression of listening attentively

Rationale For them to have knowledge on what is the use of these crutches For them to have the knowledge on how to use the crutches Provide proper information regarding the proper use of the four legged crutch Provide proper demonstration regarding the proper use of the four legged crutch

Evaluatio n

Explain the use of crutches after the repair of the fractured site

Discuss the proper use and maintenance of the crutches

Teach the client the proper ambulatory when using the four point legged crutch

Demonstrate the proper ambulatory when using the fourpoint legged crutches.

Art Christian M. Ramos BSN 4 - 3

Diagnosis: Close Complete Fracture @ R Femur September 21, 2013 Patient: Z