Nightingale: Bedroom and Bedside Table

nightingale assessment - focus is on environment of patient. what is environment contributing to disability or illness of Mrs. James? What are inhibiting factors, e.i. position of bedside table, lack or flowers, too far from the window, slippery, cold floor, lack of space (four bedroom), too many people in room, noisy area? diagnosis -relates to environment or what is lacking in the environment as a condition to restore health. i.e. crowded, restricted environment that inhibits movement toward independence and health. planning -focus is on identifying those areas of the environment needing modification or change to provide Mrs. James with the best possible conditions for nature to restore or improve health. e.i. remove restrictions, maximize use of right hand, provide sunlight and ventilation, provide for safe environment. implementatiom -carries out the action necessary to change or manipulate the environment to provide optimum conditions for restoration or improvement of health . move Mrs. James to room with two beds for more space but with companionship, provide near the window, place bedside table and things needed by Mrs. James on right side of bed, provide warm, sturdy slippers or shoes, place other patient in room on Mrs. James right, provide flowers. evaluation -relates on how well changes in or manipulation on the environment worked to effect optimal conditions for restoration or improvement of health. i.e. able to move about room with some assistance. sits by window and talks to patient in room. uses right hand to feed self and care for other needs. arranges flowers in room. taking an interest in what is happening inside and outside the