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. 2016 May 24;18(8):e31955. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.31955

Table 1. [Part 1]. Nursing System Design, Partially Compensatory and Supportive-Educative.

Self-Care Needs Self-Care Agency Self-Care Deficit Methods of Helping Implementation
Air a Adequate No problem -Guiding -Air health
Water a Adequate No problem -Guiding -Fluid intake
Food a Adequate No problem -Guiding -Appropriate nutrition
Elimination a Inadequate Incontinence and constipation related to nervous system disorders -Guiding; -Teaching -Bladder training; -Pelvic floor muscle exercises; -Valsalva maneuver; -Availability of toilets; -Fluid intake; -Mobility
Activity/rest a Inadequate 1-Bathing, grooming, toileting, and rest disorder related to pain, spasticity, and fatigue; 2-Fatigue related to hyperthermia, disease, and drug complications -Guiding; -Teaching; -Supporting; -Providing an environment 1-Relief of pain; -Warm Showers; -Hot water bag; -Massage; 2-Planning for daily activities; -Prioritizing tasks; -Energy conservation; -Controlling body temperature; -Arranging ventilation set; -Taking a shower; -Rest; -Reducing level of activity; -Safe intake of vitamins A, D, and E
Solitude/social interaction a Inadequate Solitude and social interaction disorder related to physical limitations and depression -Supporting; -Providing an environment -Written emotional expression; -Humor therapy; -Emotional support
Prevention of hazards a Inadequate Prevention of hazards disorder related to visual disorders and falling -Teaching; -Supporting -Using eye shield for one eye; -Using books with large font; -Designing house environment; -Accessory tools
Promotion of normalcy a Adequate Patients desired to be normal but could not do something because of the disease. No problem -Supporting -Adaptation to disease

aUniversal needs.