Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), 5th edition
Intervention Labels & Definitions
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6400 Abuse Protection Support
Identification of high-risk dependent relationships and actions to prevent further infliction of physical or emotional harm
6402 Abuse Protection Support: Child
Identification of high-risk, dependent child relationships and actions to prevent possible or further infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional harm or neglect of
basic necessities of life
6403 Abuse Protection Support: Domestic Partner
Identification of high-risk, dependent domestic relationships and actions to prevent possible or further infliction of physical, sexual or emotional harm or
exploitation of a domestic partner
6404 Abuse Protection Support: Elder
Identification of high-risk, dependent elder relationships and actions to prevent possible or further infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional harm; neglect of basic
necessities of life; or exploitation
6408 Abuse Protection Support: Religious
Identification of high risk, controlling religious relationships and actions to prevent infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional harm and/or exploitation
1910 Acid-Base Management
Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from acid-base imbalance
1911 Acid-Base Management: Metabolic Acidosis
Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum HCO3 levels lower than desired
1912 Acid-Base Management: Metabolic Alkalosis
Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum HCO3 levels higher than desired
1913 Acid-Base Management: Respiratory Acidosis
Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum pCO2 levels higher than desired
1914 Acid-Base Management: Respiratory Alkalosis
Promotion of acid-base balance and prevention of complications resulting from serum pCO2 levels lower than desired
1920 Acid-Base Monitoring
Collection and analysis of patient data to regulate acid-base balance
4920 Active Listening
Attending closely to and attaching significance to a patient's verbal and nonverbal messages
4310 Activity Therapy
Prescription of and assistance with specific physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual activities to increase the range, frequency, or duration of an individual's (or
group's) activity
1320 Acupressure
Application of firm, sustained pressure to special points on the body to decrease pain, produce relaxation, and prevent or reduce nausea
7310 Admission Care
Facilitating entry of a patient into a health care facility
3120 Airway Insertion and Stabilization
Insertion or assistance with insertion and stabilization of an artificial airway
3140 Airway Management
Facilitation of patency of air passages
3160 Airway Suctioning
Removal of airway secretions by inserting a suction catheter into the patient's oral airway and/or trachea
6410 Allergy Management
Identification, treatment, and prevention of allergic responses to food, medications, insect bites, contrast material, blood, and other substances
6700 Amnioinfusion
Infusion of fluid into the uterus during labor to relieve umbilical cord compression or to dilute meconium-stained fluid
3420 Amputation Care
Promotion of physical and psychological healing before and after amputation of a body part
2210 Analgesic Administration
Use of pharmacologic agents to reduce or eliminate pain
2214 Analgesic Administration: Intraspinal
Administration of pharmacologic agents into the epidural or intrathecal space to reduce or eliminate pain
6412 Anaphylaxis Management
Promotion of adequate ventilation and tissue perfusion for an individual with a severe allergic (antigen-antibody) reaction
2840 Anesthesia Administration
Preparation for and administration of anesthetic agents and monitoring of patient responsiveness during administration
4640 Anger Control Assistance
Facilitation of the expression of anger in an adaptive, nonviolent manner
4320 Animal-Assisted Therapy
Purposeful use of animals to provide affection, attention, diversion, and relaxation
5210 Anticipatory Guidance
Preparation of patient for an anticipated developmental and/or situational crisis
5820 Anxiety Reduction
Minimizing apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger
6420 Area Restriction
Use of least restrictive limitation of patient mobility to a specified area for purposes of safety or behavior management
1330 Aromatherapy
Administration of essential oils through massage, topical ointments or lotions, baths, inhalation, douches, or compresses (hot or cold) to calm and sooth, provide
pain relief, and enhance relaxation and comfort
4330 Art Therapy
Facilitation of communication through drawings or other art forms
3180 Artificial Airway Management
Maintenance of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes and prevention of complications associated with their use
3200 Aspiration Precautions
Prevention or minimization of risk factors in the patient at risk for aspiration
4340 Assertiveness Training
Assistance with the effective expression of feelings, needs, and ideas while respecting the rights of others
3210 Asthma Management
Identification, treatment, and prevention of reactions to inflammation/constriction in the airway passages
6710 Attachment Promotion
Facilitation of the development of the parent-infant relationship
5840 Autogenic Training
Assisting with self-suggestions about feelings of heaviness and warmth for the purpose of inducing relaxation
2860 Autotransfusion
Collecting and reinfusing blood that has been lost intraoperatively or postoperatively from clean wounds
1610 Bathing
Cleaning of the body for the purposes of relaxation, cleanliness, and healing
0740 Bed Rest Care
Promotion of comfort and safety and prevention of complications for a patient unable to get out of bed
7610 Bedside Laboratory Testing
Performance of laboratory tests at the bedside or point of care
4350 Behavior Management
Helping a patient to manage negative behavior
4352 Behavior Management: Overactivity/Inattention
Provision of a therapeutic milieu that safely accommodates the patient's attention deficit and/or overactivity while promoting optimal function
4354 Behavior Management: Self-Harm
Assisting the patient to decrease or eliminate self-mutilating or self-abusive behaviors
4356 Behavior Management: Sexual
Delineation and prevention of socially unacceptable sexual behaviors
4360 Behavior Modification
Promotion of a behavior change
4362 Behavior Modification: Social Skills
Assisting the patient to develop or improve interpersonal social skills
4680 Bibliotherapy
Therapeutic use of literature to enhance the expression of feelings, active problem solving, coping or insight
5860 Biofeedback
Assisting the patient to gain voluntary control over physiological responses using feedback from electronic equipment that monitor physiologic processes
8810 Bioterrorism Preparedness
Preparing for an effective response to bioterrorism events or disaster
6720 Birthing
Delivery of a baby
0550 Bladder Irrigation
Instillation of a solution into the bladder to provide cleansing or medication
4010 Bleeding Precautions
Reduction of stimuli that may induce bleeding or hemorrhage in at-risk patients
4020 Bleeding Reduction
Limitation of the loss of blood volume during an episode of bleeding
4021 Bleeding Reduction: Antepartum Uterus
Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the pregnant uterus during third trimester of pregnancy
4022 Bleeding Reduction: Gastrointestinal
Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and related complications
4024 Bleeding Reduction: Nasal
Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the nasal cavity
4026 Bleeding Reduction: Postpartum Uterus
Limitation of the amount of blood loss from the postpartum uterus
4028 Bleeding Reduction: Wound
Limitation of the blood loss from a wound that may be a result of trauma, incisions, or placement of a tube or catheter
4030 Blood Products Administration
Administration of blood or blood products and monitoring of patient's response
5220 Body Image Enhancement
Improving a patient's conscious and unconscious perceptions and attitudes toward his/her body
0140 Body Mechanics Promotion
Facilitating the use of posture and movement in daily activities to prevent fatigue and musculoskeletal strain or injury
1052 Bottle Feeding
Preparation and administration of fluids to an infant via a bottle
0410 Bowel Incontinence Care
Promotion of bowel continence and maintenance of perianal skin integrity
0412 Bowel Incontinence Care: Encopresis
Promotion of bowel continence in children
0420 Bowel Irrigation
Instillation of a substance into the lower gastrointestinal tract
0430 Bowel Management
Establishment and maintenance of a regular pattern of bowel elimination
0440 Bowel Training
Assisting the patient to train the bowel to evacuate at specific intervals
6522 Breast Examination
Inspection and palpation of the breasts and related areas
1054 Breastfeeding Assistance
Preparing a new mother to breastfeed her infant
5880 Calming Technique
Reducing anxiety in patient experiencing acute distress
4035 Capillary Blood Sample
Obtaining an arteriovenous sample from a peripheral body site, such as the heel, finger or other transcutaneous site
4040 Cardiac Care
Limitation of complications resulting from an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand for a patient with symptoms of impaired cardiac function
4044 Cardiac Care: Acute
Limitation of complications for a patient recently experiencing an episode of an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired
cardiac function
4046 Cardiac Care: Rehabilitative
Promotion of maximum functional activity level for a patient who has experienced an episode of impaired cardiac function that resulted from an imbalance
between myocardial oxygen supply and demand
4050 Cardiac Precautions
Prevention of an acute episode of impaired cardiac function by minimizing myocardial oxygen consumption or increasing myocardial oxygen supply
7040 Caregiver Support
Provision of the necessary information, advocacy, and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than a health care professional
7320 Case Management
Coordinating care and advocating for specified individuals and patient populations across settings to reduce cost, reduce resource use, improve quality of health
care, and achieve desired outcomes
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