A client has a nursing diagnosis of Knowledge deficit (insulin injection technique) related to misinterpretation of information as evidenced by inaccurate return demonstration of self-injection
After several teaching sessions the client can self-inject insulin correctly and confidently. This nursing diagnosis is removed from the plan of care and others are addressed. What type of planning is this called? a. discharge c. initial
b. goal d. ongoing
D
Initial planning involves development of a preliminary plan of care; this planning occurs when the nurse obtains comprehensive admission assessment data. Ongoing planning involves continuous updating of the client's plan of care, incorporating additional data about the client, and making appropriate revisions in the initial plan. Discharge planning involves anticipating the client's needs for care after discharge from the health care facility.
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