Nursing Interventions Classification

Nursing Interventions Classification,

n.pr a comprehensive system of classification that describes and categorizes actions and therapeutic approaches performed by nurses within all types of specialties and settings. It includes therapeutic approaches for the following categories: psychosocial, physiological, treatment of illness, prevention of illness, and promotion of health. Indirect forms of treatment, such as checking an emergency chart, are also included. Each therapeutic approach is given a specific numerical code that is used to facilitate the process of computerization. Also called
NIC.