Nursing dx- 21 y/o thrombus & hemorrhage

[Laurinq]

Working on care plan> nursing diagnosis. 21 y/o F; one week earlier had emergency c-section due to preeclampsia; presented to ED w/ nausea, vomiting, headache; diagnosed w/ Left transverse sinus thrombosis (CT showed left transverse sinus thrombosis & left occipital hemorrhage).

-Deficient knowledge (stroke) r/t lack of information on prevention, signs & symptoms (this might not be right either) AEB ..... (I am drawing a blank with what to say for the measurable, she was young and had no clue about stroke education, but I can't just say AEB confusion. So how would I say something measuable?)

-Any other ideas for nursing diagnosis would be gretly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

deficient knowledge (stroke) r/t lack of information on prevention, signs & symptoms (this might not be right either) aeb .....

your related factor is correct (

lack of information

) although the

prevention, signs & symptoms of a stroke

should be your specified topic of the

deficient knowledge.

your aeb items are the evidence you have that prove she lacks knowledge of information about the prevention and signs and symptoms of a stroke. it could be statements that she makes, historical information she gave you that resulted in the stroke, or things she is still doing that put her at risk for another stroke. does she have any of the risk factors for stroke (they are listed on the aha website)? you can always check a nursing diagnosis reference for guidance as to what the defining characteristics might be (see

[color=#3366ff]deficient knowledge (specify)

and

http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/merlin/gulanick/constructor/index.cfm?plan=34

).