Deficient Knowledge - NANDA Nursing Diagnosis

NANDA Definition: Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic

Defining Characteristics:

• Verbalization of the problem; 
• inaccurate follow-through of instruction;
• inaccurate performance of test;
• inappropriate or exaggerated behaviors (e.g., hysterical, hostile, agitated, apathetic)

Related Factors:

• Lack of exposure;
• lack of recall;
• information misinterpretation;
• cognitive limitation;
• lack of interest in learning; 
• unfamiliarity with information resources

NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)

Suggested NOC Labels

• Knowledge of: Diet
• Disease Process
• Energy Conservation
• Health Behaviors
• Health Resources
• Infection Control
• Medication
• Personal Safety
• Prescribed Activity
• Substance Use Control
• Treatment Procedure(s)
• Treatment Regimen

Client Outcomes

• Explains disease state, recognizes need for medications, understands treatments
• Explains how to incorporate new health regimen into lifestyle
• States an ability to deal with health situation and remain in control of life
• Demonstrates how to perform procedure(s) satisfactorily
• Lists resources that can be used for more information or support after discharge

NIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)

Suggested NIC Labels

• Teaching: Disease Process
• Teaching: Individual
• Teaching: Infant Care

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