N Nausea Janelle M. Tipton, MSN, RN, AOCN® NANDA-I Definition A subjective, unpleasant, wavelike sensation in the back of the throat, epigastrium, or the abdomen that may lead to the…
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…
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…
W Walking Impairment Impaired Walking (See Walking, impaired, Section III) Wandering Wandering (See Wandering, Section III) Weakness Fatigue r/t decreased or increased metabolic energy production Risk for Falls: Risk factor:…
