Example: Case Study Plan of Care and Concept Map
Case Scenario:
Concept Map:
Identify two (2) priority nursing diagnoses for Mrs. J and develop a concept map to illustrate them (see example below).
Primary Medical Diagnosis:
· Congestive Heart Failure
Prioritized Nursing Dx# 2
· Fluid Volume Excess r/t fluid retention as evidenced by swelling
Prioritized Nursing Dx# 6
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Prioritized Nursing Dx# 5
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Prioritized Nursing Dx# 3
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Prioritized Nursing Dx# 1
· Impaired Gas Exchange r/t fluid overload as evidenced by shortness of breath
Prioritized Nursing Dx# 4
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Nursing Plan of Care
For each of the priority nursing diagnoses, establish one (1) goal. For each goal create two (2) nursing interventions.
Prioritized Nursing Diagnoses |
Goal |
Nursing Interventions |
1. Ineffective Gas Exchange |
Pt will maintain oxygen saturations greater than 95% during my shift |
1. Give oxygen as ordered 2. Monitor clients oxygen saturations |
2. Fluid Volume Excess |
Pt will have decreased swelling in extremities by the end of my shift. |
1. Administer diuretic as ordered 2. Monitor Intake and Output |