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Calming Technique [C0150157] [5880]
Reducing anxiety in patient experiencing acute distress


Cardiac Care [C0150158] [4040]
Limitation of complications resulting from an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand for a patient with symptoms of impaired cardiac function


Cardiac Care: Acute [C0150159] [4044]
Limitation of complications for a patient recently experiencing an episode of an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired cardiac function


Cardiac Care: Rehabilitative [C0150497] [4046]
Promotion of maximum functional activity level for a patient who has suffered an episode of impaired cardiac function which resulted from an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand


Cardiac Precautions [C0150161] [4050]
Prevention of an acute episode of impaired cardiac function by minimizing myocardial oxygen consumption or increasing myocardial oxygen supply


Caregiver Support [C0150162] [7040]
Provision of the necessary information, advocacy, and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than a health care professional


Cast Care: Maintenance [C0150163] [0762]
Care of a cast after the drying period


Cast Care: Wet [C0150164] [0764]
Care of a new cast during the drying period


Cerebral Edema Management [C0150165] [2540]
Limitation of secondary cerebral injury resulting from swelling of brain tissue


Cerebral Perfusion Promotion [C0262682] [2550]
Promotion of adequate perfusion and limitation of complications for a patient experiencing or at risk for inadequate cerebral perfusion


Cesarean Section Care [C0150166] [6750]
Preparation and support of patient delivering a baby by cesarean section


Chemotherapy Management [C0150167] [2240]
Assisting the patient and family to understand the action and minimize side effects of antineoplastic agents


Chest Physiotherapy [C0199467] [3230]
Assisting the patient to move airway secretions from peripheral airways to more central airways for expectoration and/or suctioning


Childbirth Preparation [C0150169] [6760]
Providing information and support to facilitate childbirth and to enhance the ability of an individual to develop and perform the role of parent


Circulatory Care [C0150170] [4060]
Promotion of arterial and venous circulation


Circulatory Care: Mechanical Assist Device [C0262683] [4064]
Temporary support of the circulation through the use of mechanical devices or pumps


Circulatory Precautions [C0150171] [4070]
Protection of a localized area with limited perfusion


Code Management [C0150172] [6140]
Coordination of emergency measures to sustain life


Cognitive Restructuring [C0150173] [4700]
Challenging a patient to alter distorted thought patterns and view self and the world more realistically


Cognitive Stimulation [C0150174] [4720]
Promotion of awareness and comprehension of surroundings by utilization of planned stimuli


Communication Enhancement: Hearing Deficit [C0150176] [4974]
Assistance in accepting and learning alternate methods for living with diminished hearing


Communication Enhancement: Visual Deficit [C0150177] [4978]
Assistance in accepting and learning alternate methods for living with diminished vision


Communication Enhancement: Speech Deficit [C0262684] [4976]
Assistance in accepting and learning alternate methods for living with impaired speech


Complex Relationship Building [C0150741] [5000]
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with a patient who has difficulty interacting with others


Conscious Sedation [C0079159] [2260]
Administration of sedatives, monitoring of the patient's response, and provision of necessary physiological support during a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure


Constipation/Impaction Management [C0150179] [0450]
Prevention and alleviation of constipation/impaction


Contact Lens Care [C0150180] [1620]
Prevention of eye injury and lens damage by proper use of contact lenses


Controlled Substance Checking [C0178891] [7620]
Promoting appropriate use and maintaining security of controlled substances


Coping Enhancement [C0150181] [5230]
Assisting a patient to adapt to perceived stressors, changes, or threats which interfere with meeting life demands and roles


Cough Enhancement [C0150182] [3250]
Promotion of deep inhalation by the patient with subsequent generation of high intrathoracic pressures and compression of underlying lung parenchyma for the forceful expulsion of air


Counseling [C0010210] [5240]
Use of an interactive helping process focusing on the needs, problems, or feelings of the patient and significant others to enhance or support coping, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships


Crisis Intervention [C0010332] [6160]
Use of short-term counseling to help the patient cope with a crisis and resume a state of functioning comparable to or better than the precrisis state


Critical Path Development [C0178892] [7640]
Constructing and using a timed sequence of patient care activities to enhance desired patient outcomes in a cost efficient manner


Culture Brokerage [C0150183] [7330]
Bridging, negotiating, or linking the orthodox health care system with a patient and family of a different culture


Cutaneous Stimulation [C0150184] [1340]
Stimulation of the skin and underlying tissues for the purpose of decreasing undesirable signs and symptoms such as pain, muscle spasm, or inflammation




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