[CinderMelly]

I have several NANDA's I need to prioritize for my Major Care Plan in Psych. I have them in this order:
Risk for violence(self directed)
Altered Nutrition:less than body requirements
Disturbed Thought Processes
Ineffective Coping
Social Isolation
Knowledge Deficit re: medication regimen.


What do you think am I on track here? Thanks
Mel

[Jules A]

Hi Mel,
Can you add the R/T and AEB?

[Daytonite]

First off, "Risk for" diagnoses should never be made a priority because they are about problems that don't even exist. Deal with problems that exist first. Prioritizing according to Maslow, these should be in this order:

1. Altered Nutrition: less than body requirements (physiologic need)
2. Disturbed Thought Processes (physiologic need)
3. Knowledge Deficit re: medication regimen (safety/security need)
4. Ineffective Coping (love and belonging need)
5. Social Isolation (love and belonging need)
6. Risk for violence(self directed)