Nurse Key

L Latex Allergy Response Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN and DeLancey Nicoll, BSN NANDA-I Definition A hypersensitive reaction to natural latex rubber products Defining Characteristics Life-threatening Reactions Occurring Less…

E Risk for electrolyte Imbalance Susan Dirkes, RN, MSa, CCRN NANDA-I Definition At risk for change in serum electrolyte levels that may compromise health Risk Factors Diarrhea; endocrine dysfunction; fluid…

O Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane Betty Ackley, MSN, EdS, RN NANDA-I Definition Disruption of the lips and/or soft tissues of the oral cavity Defining Characteristics Bleeding; cheilitis; coated tongue; desquamation;…

P Acute Pain Chris Pasero, MS, RN-BC, FAAN NANDA-I Definition Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage (International…

W Risk for self-directed Violence Kathleen L. Patusky, MA, PhD, RN, CNC NANDA-I Definition At risk for behaviors in which an individual demonstrates that he or she can be physically,…

J Neonatal Jaundice David Wilson, MS, RNC (NIC) NANDA-I Definition The yellow-orange tint of the neonate’s skin and mucous membranes that occurs after 24 hours of life as a result…

K Deficient Knowledge Barbara J. Olinzock, EdD, RN and Kathaleen C. Bloom, PhD, CNM NANDA-I Definition Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic Defining Characteristics Exaggerated…

List of Nursing Diagnoses by Letter: C