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Write down sample nursing diagnoses, interventions and expected outcomes for the following client:
Elaina, 27years old, visits a prenatal clinic to confirm a positive pregnancy test. Elaina tells the nurse that she is not married and has no support system. she also states that she is making minimum wage at a restaurant with no health insurance and cannot afford prenatal care. she intends to keep the baby and would rather not tell her partner because "they don't have that kind of a relationship". Elaina asks the nurse "if i take good care of myself, why do i need prenatal care?"
Answer:
Nursing diagnosis | Intervention | Expected outcome |
Knowledge deficit related to prenatal care |
Assess the level of understanding and readiness to learn Assess the knowledge related to prenatal care Educate the patient about fetal development Educate the importance of prenatal checkup including diagnostic procedures Educate the importance of vitamin and nutritional supliments during pregnanacy Educate prenatal complications |
After health teaching patient is able know the importance of prenatal care. |
Anxiety related to financial and family support during pregnancy |
Encourage her to talk to the partner regarding pregnancy and make him understand his need in this situation Encourage her to seek help from community facilities and supportive services to meet her prenatal care needs. |
After discussion, patient exhibit reduced anxiety level |