N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide that the interventions are producing the desired outcomes in terms of the individual’s functional abilities. Safety of the individual must be the first priority and the nurse must ensure that the family understands modifications that must be implemented and changes that should be reported. The nurse may help the family obtain needed financial and other social support, including support groups that might help the individual and family learn to cope with a developmental delay or functional disability. The patient's nurse is responsible for supervising any nursing interventions delegated to other members of the healthcare team. Evaluation Finally, the nurse and team should evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. The success or failure of the interventions must be judged against the nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes identified during the analysis and planning stages of the nursing process. As the evaluation occurs, the nurse must document findings and readjust the plan of care and interventions as necessary. Make sure to assess the patient’s response to any care provided by other members of the healthcare team. In the case of developmental delays and functional disabilities, interventions should be aimed at improving functionality.

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