ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY: Colostomy Care

DIRECTION: COMPLETE THE NURSING CARE PLAN (NCP)

● Define identified nursing diagnosis
● Provide a Short Term Goal and a Long Term Goal
● Provide 4 more nursing interventions and correct rationales
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● NO EVALUATION. This a Nursing Care PLAN

Disturbed Body Image related to presence of stoma.

Prepared by: Zach Daniel S. Dela Cruz, 3NU04
Checked by: CI Paulo M. Dimalanta Jr, RN
Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Planning Intervention/Rationale Evaluation

Subjective cues: Disturbed Body Short Term Goals: Independent: Short Term Goals:
“This is all new to me Image related to After an hour of Nursing
and I am not yet ready presence of stoma. Intervention, the patient will 1. Assess family and/or spousal support.
to be seen with this be able to discuss their ● The support of family members and loved ones are crucial
bag” understanding of body and helpful in the coping of the patient regarding the
changes. changes in their body. Long Term Goals:

Objective cues: Definition: 2. Listen to the patient’s opinions and thoughts regarding
● Self -conscious Negative mental their situation.
about the colostomy picture of one’s Long Term Goals: • A patient’s response is subjective based on their past
bag physical self. After 48 hours of Nursing experiences.
Intervention, the patient will
● Isolating be able to accept changes in 3. Aid in altering problems positively.
their body. • It is important to promote the best quality of care for the
● Looks embarrassed patient to accept the situation easier.
when changing the
colostomy bag. 4. Identify the level of understanding of the patient to their
situation.
• It will be easier for the nurse to express quality care specific
to the client’s need.

Dependent:

1. Present referral of psychologist

• It is important that the nurse collaborates with a
healthcare professional with expertise on the situation for a
more in-depth and expert intervention.