Question

Nursing intervention plays a vital role in achieving desired outcomes. what are the categories of nursing interventions?

Answer 1

An intervention is a defined as any treatment based upon clinical judgement and knowledge, that a nurse performs to enhance patient/client outcomes. The nursing interventions are interventions that nurses do on behalf of patients both independent and collaborative and both direct and indirect care. They fall within three major categories; those using interpersonal skills, those using cognitive skills and those using technical skills. Selection of a given category  to be used in a patients or clients situation depends on the patient's dysfunction and functional requirements and the best available evidence.<span />

Answer 2

Answer:

While caring for the patients, the nurses goes through a nursing process. This encompasses developing a plan and setting objectives for the patient. The nursing interventions are the actual actions and treatments done to help the patient to achieve the objectives, which are set for them.  

The nursing interventions comes under three prime categories, that is, those using interpersonal skills, those using cognitive skills, and those using technical skills. The selection of the type of nursing intervention depends upon the situation of the patient, that is, on the patient's dysfunction and functional needs.