More Than 1 Knowledge Deficit nursing diagnosis on CP??

[wvcollegegirl]

:confused:Working on a comprehensive care plan for my patient; he has a knowledge deficit in several areas...such as Newly prescribed meds, stress relieving techniques, nutrition, etc. Should these each be a separate nursing diagnosis? Or one big "Knowledge deficit" diagnosis?? Also, most people say "Knowledge Deficit", but i noticed that the actual NANDA diagnosis is "Knowledge, deficient (specify)"...which is proper? Thanks in advance....and as usual, this is time sensitive as it is due in a few days.....

[cwood88]

:confused:Working on a comprehensive care plan for my patient; he has a knowledge deficit in several areas...such as Newly prescribed meds, stress relieving techniques, nutrition, etc. Should these each be a separate nursing diagnosis? Or one big "Knowledge deficit" diagnosis?? Also, most people say "Knowledge Deficit", but i noticed that the actual NANDA diagnosis is "Knowledge, deficient (specify)"...which is proper? Thanks in advance....and as usual, this is time sensitive as it is due in a few days.....

I hope this helps you out

I personally would group them to make it easier and use deficit

knowledge deficit r/t condition, treatment and self care

Interventions- discuss dx to provide specific information

discuss med regimen including dosage and route and time to admin and side effects

assess nutritional needs and adjust caloric intake accordingly

involve pt/so (significant other) in treatment plan and interventions

provide written information r/t why meds are prescribed and specific relaxation techniques and a dietary menu if possible

[wvcollegegirl]

:yeah:Thank you! That sounds like a good plan and will be much easier than doing them separately. I appreciate your help.

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

If you are to use NANDA diagnoses, the proper diagnosis is:

• Deficient Knowledge (specify)
  

The (specify) means you need to name the subject of your teaching area. It is quite appropriate to have multiple subjects, just as it is appropriate to have multiple related factors or symptoms. Include all that apply:

• Deficient Knowledge, diet, medication, stress relieving techniques (sequenced by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)
  

[wvcollegegirl]

Thank you...I appreciate the help. I think we are supposed to use NANDA phrasing, so I will word it as such. Thanks again!

[cwood88]

you are welcome, good luck, I still remember how hard they were for me