Nursing DiagnosisExcessive intake in relation to metabolic need.
(Use handout and you nursing dx text in pageburst, AckleyThe
Nursing Diagnosis is the purpose of your teaching plan.The Nursing
Diagnosis is used to guide your actions (interventions).
Defining CharacteristicsThe defining characteristics are the
symptoms which are present that you find in the client.Weight 250
lbs. BMI classification ObeseExcessive intake of sodasExcessive
intake of snacks potato chips
Related FactorsRelated factors are the factors which your
references will say may be related to the nursing diagnosis.Patient
has Type II DiabetesPatient has Colon CancerPatient is
depressed
Expected Outcomes/GoalExpected outcomes what is your expectation
after you provide the intervention? The goals must be specific and
measurable.
The client will lose 1-2 lbs. per week.The client will eat 2
servings of fruit. The client will walk every other day for 30
minutes.
InterventionsInterventions What are you going to teach this
patient? Your goal is to change an unhealthy behavior to a healthy
behavior or improve his behavior and make it better (smoking,
obesity, stress, substance abuse, or at risk of injury related
to.).1. Client will eat 2 servings of apples and oranges.2. Client
will eat 3 to 4 serving of vegetables such as spinach and corn.3.
Client will use the treadmill for 30 minutes 4 to 5 times per
week.
QuestionWhat Gordons Functional Health Pattern was affected in
this case?
