Problem Focused

Please use:

• Phrasing according to the current content of the NANDA-I Classification, whenever possible. For example, use Altered respiratory rate, not Alteration in respiratory rate.
• MeSH terms to comprise part of the phrases, when available.

If you are proposing a problem-focused diagnosis based on a risk diagnosis or if you are proposing both a problem-focused and a risk diagnosis with the same focus, please use the same phrases for related factors and risk factors.

Please use:

• Phrasing according to the currrent content of the NANDA-I Classification, whenever posible. For example, use Substance misuse, not Substance abuse.
• MeSH terms to comprise part of the phrases, when available.

Please use:

• Phrasing according to the current content of the NANDA-I Classification, whenever possible. For example, use Neurocognitive disorders, not Dysfunctional neurocognition.
• MeSH terms to comprise part of the phrases, when available.

Please use:

• Phrasing according to the current content of the NANDA-I Classification, whenever possible. For example, use Men, not Male gender.
• MeSH terms to comprise part of the phrases, when available.

Interventions that can be initiated by the professional nurse that go beyond basic monitoring, referral to other professionals, compliance with organizational protocol, and/or that do not require orders from other health professionals. They are sanctioned by professional nurse practice acts or regulations.