help with prioritizing nsg dx
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I am helping a friend revise a paper that is due tomorrow. The requirement is to come up with 5 nsg dx for a pt that we've taken care of. She has come up with the following:
1)Risk for decreased cardiac perfusion R/T hyperlipidimia, obesity, and positive family history of heart disease.
2)Actue pain of idiopathic nature AEB pt. C/O burning and heavy pressure in center of chest and rates pain 8/10.
3)Activity intolerance R/T fear of pain AEB fatigue, SOB with activity and sedentary lifestyle.
4)Knowledge deficit R/T new condition AEB questioning members of healthcare team about what causes chest pain.
5)Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements AEB BMI 48.2 and in the 98th percentile for age.
Here is the scenario. Middle aged woman. Had lap band a few years ago, but is still obese. Extremely sedentary lifestyle. No hx of htn but does have hx of hyperlipidemia. Takes Zocor. Also has rheumatoid arthritis. Hx of depression takes cymbalta. Admits to "eating everything in sight". Was just started on asa. I spiffed the first dx up, but I think they are out of order as far as prioritizing them. I think they're a little weak as well as far as the way they are written. Please help out. I told her I'd look this over for her! Thanks!