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NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Nutrition: imbalanced, less than body requirements May be related to Insufficient intake to meet metabolic demands: anorexia, nausea/vomiting Altered absorption and metabolism of ingested foods: reduced peristalsis (visceral reflexes), bile stasis Increased calorie needs/hypermetabolic state Possibly evidenced by Aversion to eating/lack of interest in food; altered taste sensation Abdominal pain/cramping Loss of weight; poor muscle tone Desired Outcomes ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Nutrition: imbalanced, less than body requirements May be related to Inadequate food intake; self-induced vomiting Chronic/excessive laxative use Possibly evidenced by Body weight 15% (or more) below expected, or may be within normal range (bulimia) Pale conjunctiva and mucous membranes; poor skin turgor/muscle tone; edema Excessive loss of hair; increased growth of hair on body (lanugo) Amenorrhea Hypothermia ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Nutrition: imbalanced, less than body requirements May be related to Inadequate diet; inability to process/digest nutrients Anorexia, nausea/vomiting, indigestion, early satiety (ascites) Abnormal bowel function Possibly evidenced by Weight loss Changes in bowel sounds and function Poor muscle tone/wasting Imbalances in nutritional studies Desired Outcomes Demonstrate progressive weight gain toward goal with patient-appropriate normalization of laboratory values. Experience ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Nutrition: imbalanced, less than body requirements May be related to Altered absorption of nutrients Hypermetabolic state Medically restricted intake; fear that eating may cause diarrhea Possibly evidenced by Weight loss; decreased subcutaneous fat/muscle mass; poor muscle tone Hyperactive bowel sounds; steatorrhea Pale conjunctiva and mucous membranes Aversion to eating Desired Outcomes Nutritional Status (NOC) Demonstrate stable weight or ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Nutrition: imbalanced, less than body requirements May be related to Dyspnea; sputum production Medication side effects; anorexia, nausea/vomiting Fatigue Possibly evidenced by Weight loss; loss of muscle mass, poor muscle tone Reported altered taste sensation; aversion to eating, lack of interest in food Desired Outcomes Nutritional Status (NOC) Display progressive weight gain toward goal as appropriate. Demonstrate behaviors/lifestyle ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Risk factors may include Self-imposed or prescribed dietary restrictions, nausea/vomiting, dyspepsia, pain Loss of nutrients; impaired fat digestion due to obstruction of bile flow Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Report relief of nausea/vomiting. Demonstrate progression toward desired weight gain or maintain weight ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements Risk factors may include Increased metabolic needs secondary to fever and infectious process Anorexia associated with bacterial toxins, the odor and taste of sputum, and certain aerosol treatments Abdominal distension/gas associated with swallowing air during dyspneic episodes Desired Outcomes Demonstrate increased appetite. Maintain/regain desired body weight. 8 Pneumonia Nursing Care Plan ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements May be related to Inability or altered ability to ingest, digest and/or metabolize nutrients: nausea/vomiting, hyperactive gag reflex, intestinal disturbances, GI tract infections, fatigue Increased metabolic rate/nutritional needs (fever/infection) Possibly evidenced by Weight loss, decreased subcutaneous fat/muscle mass (wasting) Lack of interest in food, aversion to eating, altered taste sensation Abdominal cramping, hyperactive ...