Nursing Diagnosis for Deficient Knowledge

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Definition:


Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic



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