Nursing Diagnosis for Deficient Knowledge
Definition:
Client Outcomes
NIC
Source : http://nandadiagnosis.blogspot.com/2011/06/nursing-diagnosis-for-deficient.html
Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic
Verbalization of the problem; inaccurate follow-through of instruction; inaccurate performance of test; inappropriate or exaggerated behaviors (e.g., hysterical, hostile, agitated, apathetic)
Related Factors:
Lack of exposure; lack of recall; information misinterpretation; cognitive limitation; lack of interest in learning; unfamiliarity with information resources
NOC
NOC
- Knowledge of: Diet
- Disease Process
- Energy Conservation
- Health Behaviors
- Health Resources
- Infection Control
- Medication
- Personal Safety
- Prescribed Activity
- Substance Use Control
- Treatment Procedure(s)
- Treatment Regimen
Client Outcomes
- Explains disease state, recognizes need for medications, understands treatments
- Explains how to incorporate new health regimen into lifestyle
- States an ability to deal with health situation and remain in control of life
- Demonstrates how to perform procedure(s) satisfactorily
- Lists resources that can be used for more information or support after discharge
NIC
- Teaching: Disease Process
- Teaching: Individual
- Teaching: Infant Care
