PRIORITIZED NURSING PROBLEM FOR *insert disease condition

Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Intervention Rationale

Deficient Knowledge Independent
regarding condition
related to Information 1. Assess motivation and  Adults must see a need or
misinterpretation purpose for learning
willingness of patient
and caregivers to
learn.
 Decreases bacterial growth in
2. Importance of regular the mouth, which can lead to
oral care and dental pulmonary infections.
hygiene
 Decreases exposure to and
3. Importance of incidence of acquired acute
avoiding people with upper respiratory infections
active respiratory (URIs).
infections  This allows patient to
concentrate more completely.
4. Provide a quiet
atmosphere without
 This allows additional teaching
interruption.
to be based on what the learner
5. Document progress of has completed, thus enhancing
teaching and learning. the learner's self-efficacy and
encouraging most cost-effective
teaching.

Dependent  To get the answers to the

most important question
1. Seek for specialist
help regarding
condition

Interdependent  Aid to assist in delivering the

learning materials and
1. Assist client together discussion regarding the
with the Health condition.
Educator
 References:
1. Doenges, M. E., Moorhouse, M.
F., & Murr, A. C.pg. 129-130
(2008). Nurses pocket guide:
diagnoses, prioritized
interventions, and rationales
(8th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A.
Davis Company.

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