Nursing Dx

Taxonomy II: Elimination—Class 2 Gastrointestinal System (00015)[Diagnostic Division: Elimination]Nursing Diagnosis Extension and Classification (NDEC)Submission 1998Definition: At risk for a decrease in normal frequency of defecation accompanied by difficult or incomplete passage of stool and/or passage of excessively hard, dry stoolRisk...

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Taxonomy II: Elimination—Class 2 Gastrointestinal System (00012)[Diagnostic Division: Elimination]Submitted 1988Definition: Self-diagnosis of constipation and abuse of laxatives, enemas, and suppositories to ensure a daily bowel movementRelated FactorsCultural/family health beliefsFaulty appraisal, [long-term expectations/habits]Impaired thought processesDefining CharacteristicsSUBJECTIVEExpectation of a daily bowel movement with...

Actions/InterventionsNURSING PRIORITY NO. 1. To identify causative/contributing factors:• Review daily dietary regimen. Note oral/dental health that can impact intake.• Determine fluid intake, to note deficits.• Evaluate medication/drug usage and note interactions or side effects (e.g., narcotics, antacids, chemotherapy, iron, contrast media...

Taxonomy II: Elimination—Class 2 Gastrointestinal System (00011)[Diagnostic Division: Elimination]Submitted 1975; Nursing Diagnosis Extension and Classification (NDEC) Revision 1998Definition: Decrease in normal frequency of defecation accompanied by difficult or incomplete passage of stool and/or passage of excessively hard,dry stoolRelated FactorsFUNCTIONALIrregular defecation habits; inadequate toileting (e.g., timeliness,...

Taxonomy II: Perception/Cognition—Class 4 Cognition (00129)[Diagnostic Division: Neurosensory]Submitted 1994Definition: 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 behaviorRelated FactorsAlzheimer’s...

Taxonomy II: Perception/Cognition—Class 4 Cognition (00128)[Diagnostic Division: Neurosensory]Submitted 1994Definition: Abrupt onset of a cluster of global, transient changes and disturbances in attention, cognition, psychomotor activity, level of consciousness, and/or sleep/wake cycleRelated FactorsOver 60 years of ageDementiaAlcohol abuse, drug abuseDelirium [including febrile epilepticum (following or instead of an epileptic...