Abstract
OBJECTIVE
Identifying the main nursing diagnoses and interventions in children submitted to cochlear implant in the immediate postoperative period.
METHOD
A cross-sectional study conducted between February and April 2016, considering nursing history (anamnesis and physical examination) and nursing diagnoses (NANDA - International) with their respective interventions (Nursing Intervention Classification - NIC). Descriptive statistical analysis was used to construct the results.
RESULTS
A total of 19 children participated in this study. The main nursing diagnoses listed were: impaired verbal communication, impaired skin integrity, risk for infection, risk for falls, and risk for bleeding (n=19; 100%). Regarding the nursing interventions, the following prevailed: Improvement in communication: auditory deficit, Skin surveillance, Protection against infection, Prevention of falls and Precautions against bleeding (n=19; 100%).
CONCLUSION
Nursing diagnoses and interventions related to the cochlear implant postoperative period were related to communication, bleeding control, surgical wound care, infection prevention, comfort and well-being.
Descriptors
Pediatric Nursing; Cochlear Implantation; Hearing Loss; Nursing Process; Nursing Diagnosis