1. Nursing Intervention Classifications
Esther K. AFOLABI
RN, MSc. FWACN

2. Introduction
We continue with the series of lectures on the SNLs by discussing the NIC.
The NIC was founded in the 1987 and it replaces the implementation used in the former format of the Nursing Process

3. Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the learner will be able to ;
Define the NIC
Identify the format of writing the NIC
List out some examples of NIC
Link the NIC with other segments of the Nursing process

4. Nursing Intervention Classifications
Domains (7)
Classes (30)
Interventions (554)

5. The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
“is a comprehensive, research-based, standardized classification of interventions that nurses perform.
An intervention is defined as:
“any treatment, based upon clinical judgment and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient/client outcomes.”

6. Useful of NIC for clinical documentation,
communication of care across settings,
integration of data across systems and settings,
effectiveness research,
productivity measurement,
competency evaluation,
reimbursement, and curricular design.

7. NIC Format
Label name
Definition
Activities
References

8. Nursing Intervention Domains
Physiological: Basic
Physiological: Complex
Behavioral
Safety
Family
Health System
Community

9. Diarrhea Management
Definition: Management and Alleviation of diarrhea
Activities:
Determine history of diarrhea
Obtain stool for culture and sensitivity if diarrhea continues
Teach patient appropriate use of antidiarrheal medications
Instruct patient/family members to record color, volume, frequency, and consistency of stools.
Encourage frequent, small feeding, adding bulk gradually
Weigh patient regularly
Observe skin turgor regularly

10. Childbirth Preparation Definition: Providing information and support to facilitate childbirth and to enhance the ability of an individual to develop and perform the parental role
Activities
Teach the mother and partner about the physiology of labor
Educate mother and partner about signs of labor
Inform mother about when to come to the hospital in preparation for delivery
Discuss pain control options with mother
Inform mother about delivery options if complications arise
Promote parent’s self-efficacy in taking on parental role
Discuss arrangements for siblings care during hospitalization

11. Community Health Development 8500 Definition: Assisting members of a community to identify community’s health concern, mobilize resources, and implement solution
Activities
Identify health concerns, strengths, and priorities with community partners
Provide opportunities for community participation by all segments of the community
Assist community members in raising awareness of health problems and concerns
Enhance community support network
Develop strategies for managing conflict
Provide an environment, creating situations in which individuals and groups feel safe expressing their views

12. Self-Esteem Enhancement Definition: Assisting a patient to increase his or her personal judgement of self-worth
Activities
Monitor patient’s statement of self-worth
Determine patient’s locus of control
Determine patient’s confidence in own judgement
Encourage patient to identify strength
Facilitate an environment and activities that will increase self-esteem
Make positive statements about patient

13. NIC for Individuals Anxiety Reduction 5820 Asthma Management 3210
Behaviour Management 4350
Bleeding Reduction: Post Partum Uterus 4026
Body Image Enhancement 5220
Fever treatment

14. NIC for Families Family Integrity Promotion 7100
Family Process Maintenance 7130
Family therapy
Family Support
Financial Resource Assistance 7380
Family Presence Facilitation 7170

15. NIC for Communities Community Disaster Preparedness. 8840
Community Health Development
Culture Brokerage
Immunization / Vaccination Management. 6530
Teaching: Safe sex. 5622
Environmental management: Community
Surveillance: Community. 6652

16. Example of using the NNN Nursing Diagnosis: Diarrhea
Outcome Interventions
Major Suggested
Bowel Diarrhea Management Bowel Mgt
continence Medication Management fluid/electrolyte
monitoring
Medication
Nutrition Mgt

17. Example of using the NNN Nursing Diagnosis: Self-Esteem: Situational Low
Outcome Interventions
Major Suggested
Self Coping Enhancement Anticipatory Guidance
Esteem Self- Esteem Enhancement Body Image-
Enhancement
Mood-
Management
Assertive-
Training

18. The Nursing Process Assessing Diagnosing (NANDA-I)
Outcome Identification (NOC)
Planning
Implementing ( NIC)
Evaluating the Outcomes (NOC)

19. Conclusion
Using the three concepts will pave way for better understanding of Nursing and documentation of care.

20. Thank
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