NURSING DIAGNOSIS #2 __deficient Knowledge Related to: The

promotion of health-seeking behaviors at home to prevent

complications and speed recovery of acute pharyngitis.

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GOALS- NURSING INTERVENTIONS SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE EVAL

EXPECTED (Independent, dependent, collaborative) (For each intervention-use citations) (Includ
OUTCOMES
(Short-term/long-term
goals specific with time
frames)
Promotes
Verbalizeunderstanding understanding that
ofdiseaseprocess, Teach parents on the may
includingsymptomsof administration improve consistency
crisisandpotential of prescribed
complications.
of
medications medication
(specify). administration and
recognition of
adverse effects.

Prevents secondary
Instruct parents on the infections;
importance promotes body's own
of rest and good natural
nutrition, to defenses.
prevent illness

Teach parents, child, Prevents transmission

and family of illness
members, as
applicable, on good
handwashing techniques
and the
proper disposal of
soiled tissues,
and so forth.
Evaluate parents' Provides information
understanding of about
teaching and reinforce
as needed. additional teaching
Offer praise for needs.
efforts. Positive
reinforcement
promotes
self-esteem and pride
in caring
for the child
properly.