Question

i need help with writing a care plan for diverticulosis and acute ischemic right sided weakness

Answer 1

A diverticular disease characterized by the formation of the sac-like structure in weaken intestinal wall. Which can be a pea size to very large size and contain fluids, waste products, blood, and air. Diverticulosis is the plural form of diverticular.

It commonly does not have signs and symptoms but some people may have pain in the abdominal region, cramping of belly, constipation, and diarrhea.

Care plan

Nursing Diagnosis 1 - Pain related to disease condition of the intestine as evidenced by patient verbalization and irritability.

Intervention - Give psychological support and diversional therapy

Administer Analgesic for pain relief

Nursing Diagnosis 2 - decrease frequency of defecation related to intestinal factors as evidenced by hard stool.

Intervention - Give laxative drugs to the patient

Increase water intake of the patient

Encourage mobility

Acute ischemic right-sided weakness is due to an ischemic stroke in the brain. In this disease, the patient can not move his/her right side limbs which makes the patient bedridden.

Care Plan

Nursing Diagnosis 1 - Risk for increased pressure related to right-sided weakness

Intervention - Assess the skin condition of the patient

Change position frequently

Provide air, water or nimbus bed

Nursing Diagnosis 2 - Self-care deficit related to the right-sided weakness as evidenced by poor personal hygiene

Intervention - Assess the need for patient

Help the patient in ADL (Activities of Daily Life)

Provide assistive devices if required. (Wheelchair, bedpan, urinal)