Help with a Nursing Diagnosis for Teaching project in OB

[mrs_d.rich]

Ok So I am having a hard time formulating a Nursing diagnosis for a teaching project.

I am currently in OB and have to do a teaching project to postpartem patients. I chose the topic of the Tdap vaccine to all new mothers since the outbreak of this year.

I need to formulate a nursing diagnosis and 2 learning objectives.

For the nursing diagnosis I was thinking along the lines of Knowledge deficit? or could you even use risk for infection?

If you guys could help me with a nudge in the right direction, I would so greatly appreciate it!!!! thanks!

[CrunchyMama, ASN, RN]

I'm not a fan of vaccines so I'm of no help with your idea so far. Is the teaching project regarding the new mom or the new baby?

[mrs_d.rich]

new mom

[CrunchyMama, ASN, RN]

Ok....how about teaching breastfeeding, Lord knows how new moms need help there and you could even use the deficient knowledge or readiness for enhanced knowledge about breastfeeding. Or new mom=sleep deprivation, lol....that's a nursing diagnosis! Good luck!

[shakedwnst924]

For Tdap vaccine & new moms, I think Knowledge Deficit is a great dx choice. Perhaps one of the learning objectives could be the second item you mentioned: Educating them on how getting the Tdap vaccine can decrease their risk for infection from those illnesses. You could provided with adequate education/resources to be able to understand the risks/benefits of the vaccine so they can make an informed decision. Maybe they could repeat back to you the risks/benefits accurately after you educate them? That would help to ensure accomplishment of the learning objective. Just an idea. I love knowledge deficit dx, because with patient education, the possibilities are endless and there are so many ways to teach/communicate with the patient depending on their individual needs. Good luck, you will do great!! :)