[The application of the problem-solving method in a situation of surgical intervention; a case report]

This study used the problems solving method for directing nursing assistance to the hospitalized surgical patient. We present the elaborate instrument founded in the Bailey e Claus model which is analyzed and exemplified. The authors consider the available resources concluding that the proposed is possible to be established. They realize how necessary is in nursing all the taking decision process to reach the proposed objectives, toward the resolution of the patient problems.