Chronic Confusion
Chronic Confusion: an irreversible, long-standing, and/or progressive deterioration of intellect and personality characterized by decreased ability to interpret environmental stimuli, decreased capacity for intellectual thought processes, and manifested by disturbances of memory, orientation, and behavior.
Situational Low Self-Esteem
Situational Low Self-Esteem: Development of a negative perception of self-worth in response to current situation.
Bowel Incontinence
Bowel Incontinence: Change in normal bowel habits characterized by involuntary passage of stool.
Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance
Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance: At risk for change in serum electrolyte levels that may compromise health.
Grieving
Grieving: A normal complex process that includes emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual responses and behaviors by which individuals, families, and communities incorporate an actual, anticipated, or perceived loss into their daily lives.
Nausea
Nausea: An unpleasant, wavelike sensation in the back of the throat, epigastrium, or throughout the abdomen that may or may not lead to vomiting.
Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity: At risk for skin being adversely altered.
Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
Ineffective Tissue Perfusion: Decrease in oxygen, resulting in failure to nourish tissues at capillary level.
Insomnia
Insomnia: A disruption in amount and quality of sleep that impairs functioning.
Nursing Diagnosis (NDx): Complete Guide and List for 2019
Know the concepts behind writing NANDA nursing diagnosis (NDx) in this ultimate tutorial and list. Learn what is a nursing diagnosis, the nursing process, the different types, and how to write NANDA nursing diagnoses correctly.
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Normal Laboratory Values Guide
Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse.
