[The nursing process implementation: a post-partum case study].

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Maternal-Newborn Nursing

Background:

• Cardiomyopathy post-cardiorespiratory arrest presents complex critical care challenges.
• Effective nursing management is crucial for postpartum patients with cardiac conditions.

Observation:

• A clinical case study was conducted in an intensive care unit in Brazil.
• Data collection involved NANDA Taxonomy II for nursing diagnoses, clinical judgment, and goal setting.

Findings:

• Key nursing diagnoses included impaired verbal communication, decreased cardiac output, and inefficient respiratory pattern.
• Other diagnoses identified were excessive fluid volume, diarrhea, impaired physical mobility, and self-care deficit.

Implications:

• The nursing process is vital for critical care nurses, guiding interventions and patient outcomes.
• Systematic nursing care enhances patient recovery and strengthens the nursing profession's credibility.