List Of Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

2 min read 06-12-2024

The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International (NANDA-I) provides a standardized language for nursing diagnoses. This list is not exhaustive, but it represents a significant portion of commonly used diagnoses. It is crucial to remember that this is not a substitute for professional nursing judgment. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough assessment of the individual patient.

Categorized List of NANDA-I Nursing Diagnoses (Examples)

NANDA-I diagnoses are often categorized for easier understanding. Note that some diagnoses may fall under multiple categories. This list provides examples within several categories; it is not comprehensive.

Activity/Rest

Activity Intolerance: Insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities.
Fatigue: An overwhelming sustained sense of exhaustion and decreased capacity for physical and mental work.
Impaired Bed Mobility: Limitation in independent movement from bed to chair or other positions.
Sleep Deprivation: State in which an individual experiences prolonged or excessive lack of sleep.

Elimination

Bowel Incontinence: Inability to control the passage of feces and gas from the anus.
Constipation: Difficult or infrequent passage of hard, dry stools.
Diarrhea: Passage of loose or watery stools at an increased frequency.
Urinary Retention: Inability to completely empty the bladder.

Nutrition

Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements: Nutritional intake insufficient to meet metabolic needs.
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements: Nutritional intake exceeds metabolic needs.
Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: At increased risk for imbalanced nutrition due to specific factors.
Feeding Self-Care Deficit: Inability to independently obtain or consume adequate nourishment.

Safety

Risk for Falls: At increased risk for an unintentional fall.
Risk for Injury: At increased risk for physical harm.
Risk for Infection: At increased risk for acquiring an infection.
Impaired Skin Integrity: Damage to the epidermis and/or dermis.

Cognitive

Acute Confusion: Sudden onset of altered mental state characterized by disorientation and impaired cognitive function.
Chronic Confusion: Long-standing alteration in mental state.
Impaired Memory: Decrease in the ability to recall past experiences or learn new information.
Impaired Verbal Communication: Decreased or ineffective ability to receive, process, transmit, or use a system of symbols.

Psychosocial

Anxiety: Vague, uneasy feeling of discomfort or dread accompanied by autonomic responses.
Ineffective Coping: Inability to formulate and implement effective strategies to manage stressful events.
Decisional Conflict: Difficulty choosing between two or more mutually exclusive options.
Spiritual Distress: Disruption in the life principle that pervades a person's entire being and that integrates and transcends one's biological and psychosocial nature.

Other Diagnoses

This list is not exhaustive. Other important NANDA-I diagnoses include those related to pain management, self-care deficits, gas exchange, and many more. The full list is extensive and available through the official NANDA-I resources.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health or treatment.