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
- 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
Suggested NIC Labels
- Teaching: Disease Process
- Teaching: Individual
- Teaching: Infant Care