Nursing Diagnosis and Nursing Intervention

Deficient Knowledge Nursing Diagnosis Interventions


Nursing Diagnosis for Deficient Knowledge

Definition:
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
  • 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
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