Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), 5th edition Intervention Labels & Definitions - Latest

Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), 5th edition

Intervention Labels & Definitions

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6400 Abuse Protection Support

Identification of high-risk dependent relationships and actions to prevent further infliction of physical or emotional harm

6402 Abuse Protection Support: Child

Identification of high-risk, dependent child relationships and actions to prevent possible or further infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional harm or neglect of
basic necessities of life

6403 Abuse Protection Support: Domestic Partner

Identification of high-risk, dependent domestic relationships and actions to prevent possible or further infliction of physical, sexual or emotional harm or
exploitation of a domestic partner

6404 Abuse Protection Support: Elder

Identification of high-risk, dependent elder relationships and actions to prevent possible or further infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional harm; neglect of basic
necessities of life; or exploitation

6408 Abuse Protection Support: Religious

Identification of high risk, controlling religious relationships and actions to prevent infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional harm and/or exploitation

1910 Acid-Base Management

Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from acid-base imbalance

1911 Acid-Base Management: Metabolic Acidosis

Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum HCO3 levels lower than desired

1912 Acid-Base Management: Metabolic Alkalosis

Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum HCO3 levels higher than desired

1913 Acid-Base Management: Respiratory Acidosis

Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum pCO2 levels higher than desired

1914 Acid-Base Management: Respiratory Alkalosis

Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum pCO2 levels lower than desired

1920 Acid-Base Monitoring

Collection and analysis of patient data to regulate acid-base balance

4920 Active Listening

Attending closely to and attaching significance to a patient's verbal and nonverbal messages

4310 Activity Therapy

Prescription of and assistance with specific physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual activities to increase the range, frequency, or duration of an individual's (or
group's) activity

1320 Acupressure

Application of firm, sustained pressure to special points on the body to decrease pain, produce relaxation, and prevent or reduce nausea

7310 Admission Care

Facilitating entry of a patient into a health care facility

3120 Airway Insertion and Stabilization

Insertion or assistance with insertion and stabilization of an artificial airway

3140 Airway Management

Facilitation of patency of air passages

3160 Airway Suctioning

Removal of airway secretions by inserting a suction catheter into the patient's oral airway and/or trachea

6410 Allergy Management

Identification, treatment, and prevention of allergic responses to food, medications, insect bites, contrast material, blood, and other substances

6700 Amnioinfusion

Infusion of fluid into the uterus during labor to relieve umbilical cord compression or to dilute meconium-stained fluid

3420 Amputation Care

Promotion of physical and psychological healing before and after amputation of a body part

2210 Analgesic Administration

Use of pharmacologic agents to reduce or eliminate pain

2214 Analgesic Administration: Intraspinal

Administration of pharmacologic agents into the epidural or intrathecal space to reduce or eliminate pain

6412 Anaphylaxis Management

Promotion of adequate ventilation and tissue perfusion for an individual with a severe allergic (antigen-antibody) reaction




2840 Anesthesia Administration

Preparation for and administration of anesthetic agents and monitoring of patient responsiveness during administration

4640 Anger Control Assistance

Facilitation of the expression of anger in an adaptive, nonviolent manner

4320 Animal-Assisted Therapy

Purposeful use of animals to provide affection, attention, diversion, and relaxation

5210 Anticipatory Guidance

Preparation of patient for an anticipated developmental and/or situational crisis

5820 Anxiety Reduction

Minimizing apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger

6420 Area Restriction

Use of least restrictive limitation of patient mobility to a specified area for purposes of safety or behavior management

1330 Aromatherapy

Administration of essential oils through massage, topical ointments or lotions, baths, inhalation, douches, or compresses (hot or cold) to calm and sooth, provide
pain relief, and enhance relaxation and comfort

4330 Art Therapy

Facilitation of communication through drawings or other art forms

3180 Artificial Airway Management

Maintenance of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes and prevention of complications associated with their use

3200 Aspiration Precautions

Prevention or minimization of risk factors in the patient at risk for aspiration

4340 Assertiveness Training

Assistance with the effective expression of feelings, needs, and ideas while respecting the rights of others

3210 Asthma Management

Identification, treatment, and prevention of reactions to inflammation/constriction in the airway passages

6710 Attachment Promotion

Facilitation of the development of the parent-infant relationship

5840 Autogenic Training

Assisting with self-suggestions about feelings of heaviness and warmth for the purpose of inducing relaxation

2860 Autotransfusion

Collecting and reinfusing blood that has been lost intraoperatively or postoperatively from clean wounds

1610 Bathing

Cleaning of the body for the purposes of relaxation, cleanliness, and healing

0740 Bed Rest Care

Promotion of comfort and safety and prevention of complications for a patient unable to get out of bed

7610 Bedside Laboratory Testing

Performance of laboratory tests at the bedside or point of care

4350 Behavior Management

Helping a patient to manage negative behavior

4352 Behavior Management: Overactivity/Inattention

Provision of a therapeutic milieu that safely accommodates the patient's attention deficit and/or overactivity while promoting optimal function

4354 Behavior Management: Self-Harm

Assisting the patient to decrease or eliminate self-mutilating or self-abusive behaviors

4356 Behavior Management: Sexual

Delineation and prevention of socially unacceptable sexual behaviors

4360 Behavior Modification

Promotion of a behavior change

4362 Behavior Modification: Social Skills

Assisting the patient to develop or improve interpersonal social skills

4680 Bibliotherapy

Therapeutic use of literature to enhance the expression of feelings, active problem solving, coping or insight

5860 Biofeedback

Assisting the patient to gain voluntary control over physiological responses using feedback from electronic equipment that monitor physiologic processes

8810 Bioterrorism Preparedness

Preparing for an effective response to bioterrorism events or disaster

6720 Birthing

Delivery of a baby




0550 Bladder Irrigation

Instillation of a solution into the bladder to provide cleansing or medication

4010 Bleeding Precautions

Reduction of stimuli that may induce bleeding or hemorrhage in at-risk patients

4020 Bleeding Reduction

Limitation of the loss of blood volume during an episode of bleeding

4021 Bleeding Reduction: Antepartum Uterus

Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the pregnant uterus during third trimester of pregnancy

4022 Bleeding Reduction: Gastrointestinal

Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and related complications

4024 Bleeding Reduction: Nasal

Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the nasal cavity

4026 Bleeding Reduction: Postpartum Uterus

Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the postpartum uterus

4028 Bleeding Reduction: Wound

Limitation of the blood loss from a wound that may be a result of trauma, incisions, or placement of a tube or catheter

4030 Blood Products Administration

Administration of blood or blood products and monitoring of patient's response

5220 Body Image Enhancement

Improving a patient's conscious and unconscious perceptions and attitudes toward his/her body

0140 Body Mechanics Promotion

Facilitating the use of posture and movement in daily activities to prevent fatigue and musculoskeletal strain or injury

1052 Bottle Feeding

Preparation and administration of fluids to an infant via a bottle

0410 Bowel Incontinence Care

Promotion of bowel continence and maintenance of perianal skin integrity

0412 Bowel Incontinence Care: Encopresis

Promotion of bowel continence in children

0420 Bowel Irrigation

Instillation of a substance into the lower gastrointestinal tract

0430 Bowel Management

Establishment and maintenance of a regular pattern of bowel elimination

0440 Bowel Training

Assisting the patient to train the bowel to evacuate at specific intervals

6522 Breast Examination

Inspection and palpation of the breasts and related areas

1054 Breastfeeding Assistance

Preparing a new mother to breastfeed her infant

5880 Calming Technique

Reducing anxiety in patient experiencing acute distress

4035 Capillary Blood Sample

Obtaining an arteriovenous sample from a peripheral body site, such as the heel, finger or other transcutaneous site

4040 Cardiac Care

Limitation of complications resulting from an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand for a patient with symptoms of impaired cardiac function

4044 Cardiac Care: Acute

Limitation of complications for a patient recently experiencing an episode of an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired
cardiac function

4046 Cardiac Care: Rehabilitative

Promotion of maximum functional activity level for a patient who has experienced an episode of impaired cardiac function that resulted from an imbalance
between myocardial oxygen supply and demand

4050 Cardiac Precautions

Prevention of an acute episode of impaired cardiac function by minimizing myocardial oxygen consumption or increasing myocardial oxygen supply

7040 Caregiver Support

Provision of the necessary information, advocacy, and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than a health care professional

7320 Case Management

Coordinating care and advocating for specified individuals and patient populations across settings to reduce cost, reduce resource use, improve quality of health
care, and achieve desired outcomes



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