HEALTH

PROBLEM

FAMILY NURSING
PROBLEMS

GOAL OF CARE

OBJECTIVES OF
CARE

INTERVENTION PLAN

Nursing
Interventions

Health Deficit:
Intermittent Cough

Inability to make
decisions with respect
to taking appropriate
health actions due to:
a. Low salience of
the problem
b. Lack of
inadequate
knowledge or
insights as to
alternative
action open to
them.

After two home visits,

the family will be able
to:
a. Gain
viewpoints
and
knowledge
about cough
b. Prevent the
recurrence of
the disease in
the future.

After 4 hours of health

teachings, the family
will be able to:
a. Acquire idea
and information
about the
disease
including signs
and symptoms,
immediate
health care
assistance and
preventive
measures.
b. Enumerate the
importance of
prevention of
the disease
c. Utilize
resources
openly available
in resolving the
problem.
d. Reduce the
chances of
spreading
communicable
diseases to
other family
member.

1. Assess the
familys status
of personal
hygiene.
2. Discuss with
the family the
cases, effects,
and
complications
of cough.
3. Explain the
importance of
proper food
preparation,
good nutrition,
rest, and sleep
in
strengthening
ones
resistance
against
illnesses and to
prevent the
occurrence of
cough.
4. Cite ways in
eliminating the
disease and
limiting the
occurrence of
transmission by
suggesting
courses of
actions such
as:
a. Covering

Method of
Nurse
Family
Contact

Resources
required

Home Visit

Material
resources:
visual aids and
low cost
materials
needed for
demonstration.

Time and effort

on the part of
the nurse and
the community.