Intervention Plan

Health
Problem

Colds
Subjectiv
e:
Mahigit
isang
linggo ng
sinisipon
ang
bunso ko
at apo,
as
verbalize
d by the
mother.
Objectiv
e:
-runny
nose
-watery
eyes

Family
Nursing
Problem

Inability to
make
decisions with
respect to
taking
appropriate
health actions
due to:
a. Low
salience of
the
problem/cond
ition
b. Lack
of/inadequate
knowledge/in
sight as to
alternative
courses of
action open
to them.

Goal
of
Care

After the
nursing
intervention
the family will
be able to
eliminate the
colds and will
prevent the
recurrence of
the disease in
the future.

Objectives
of
Care

After nursing
intervention the
family will:
a. acquire
adequate
information about
the disease,
including signs
and symptoms of
the disease,
immediate health
care assistance
and preventive
measures;
b. be aware on
how to reduce the
chances of
spreading
communicable
diseases to other
family members;
c. utilize
community
resources openly
available in
resolving the
condition
experienced.

Nursing
Interventions

1. Discuss with the

family the causes,
effects and
complications of
colds.
2. Provide adequate
knowledge on the
various ways of
maintaining
cleanliness in their
surroundings.
3. Explain the
importance of proper
food preparation,
good nutrition, rest
and sleep in
strengthening ones
resistance against
illness, so as to
prePvent occurence
colds
4. Cite ways in
eliminating the
disease and limiting
the occurence of
transmission by
suggesting courses of
action such as
preventive measures

Method of
NurseFamily
Contact
Home Visit

Resources
Required

- Time and
effort on
the part of
the nurse
and family

by covering the
mouth and nose when
sneezing and proper
disposal of nasal
discharges.
5. Promote proper
personal and
environmental
hygiene among all
members of the
family.
6. Provide information
on health centers in
the vicinity for
immediate care
assistance.