Conceptual Nursing Care Planning

Mariann M. Harding, Nursing Program Director and Professor of Nursing, Kent State University Tuscarawas. Clinical Professor Debra Hagler works at Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University.

• SECTION I HEALTH CARE RECIPIENT CONCEPTSCulture1. Cultural Belief ConflictDevelopment2. Impaired Growth and Development3. Negative Self-ImageFamily Dynamics4. Parenting Problem5. Impaired Family FunctionFunctional Ability6. Impaired Role Performance7. Impaired Socialization8. Personal Care ProblemSelf-Management9. Health Maintenance Alteration10. NonadherenceSpirituality11. Spiritual ProblemSECTION II HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTSHomeostasis and Regulation12. Acid-Base ImbalanceClotting13. Risk for ClottingElimination14. Impaired Bowel Elimination15. Impaired Urinary Elimination,Fluid and Electrolytes16. Electrolyte Imbalance17. Fluid Imbalance DefinitionGas Exchange18. Impaired Respiratory Function DefinitionGlucose Regulation19. Altered Blood Glucose LevelHormone Regulation20. Impaired Endocrine FunctionIntracranial Regulation21. Increased Intracranial Pressure22. Neurologic ProblemNutrition23. Body Weight Problem24. Impaired Gastrointestinal Function25. Infant Feeding Problem26. Nutritionally CompromisedPerfusion27. Impaired Cardiac Function28. Impaired Tissue Perfusion29. Altered Blood PressureSleep30. Impaired SleepThermoregulation31. Altered TemperatureSexuality and Reproduction: Reproduction32. Impaired Fertility33. Risk for Perinatal ProblemsSexuality34. Impaired Sexual FunctionProtection and Movement35. FatigueImmunity36. Allergy37. Impaired ImmunityInfection38. Infection39. Risk for InfectionInflammation40. InflammationMobility41. Activity Intolerance42. Musculoskeletal ProblemPain43. PainSensory Perception44. Sensory DeficitTissue Integrity45. Impaired Tissue Integrity46. Risk for Impaired Skin IntegrityMood, Cognition, Behavior47. AnxietyCognition48. Impaired CognitionInterpersonal Violence49. Victim of Violence50. Violent BehaviorMood and Affect51. Depressed Mood52. Emotional ProblemPsychosis53. Impaired Psychological Status Stress and Coping54. Caregiver Role Strain55. Difficulty Coping56. GriefSubstance Use57. Substance UseSECTION III HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENTCare Coordination58. Continuity of Care ProblemCommunication59. Impaired CommunicationHealth Equity60. Socioeconomic DifficultyHealth Promotion61. Risk for DiseasePalliative Care62. Dying ProcessPatient Education63. Deficient Knowledge64. Health Literacy ProblemPopulation Health65. Inadequate Community ResourcesSafety66. Health Care-Associated Complication67. Risk of Environment Injury68. Risk for Injury69. Exemplars With Common Clinical Problems

Review of the previous edition: “…provides a new and innovative approach to concept-based care plans…. [and] offers a wealth of information for all members of the healthcare team…. [P]rovides a comprehensive resource that helps identify clinical problems and implement a plan that leads to positive health…. [and] all members of the healthcare team… especially nurses… can use this book.... [A] valuable resource to educators and nursing students as they develop a common language already used in a healthcare setting…. One key feature included… is the Conceptual Care Map Creator on the Evolve website… [and] helps to develop a framework that utilizes common language for practicing clinicians and a learning tool for beginners in their clinical rotations. [H]elps… provide a format that is clear, comprehensive, and patient-centered…. [and] uses a standardized language that is recognized by the American Nurses Association… [and] helps… develop a plan of care that prioritizes interventions that best meet the patient needs.” - ©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Cheryl Leiningen, DNP, RN, APN-BC, PMHNP-BC (Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies)