Table A presents a compilation of commonly utilized NANDA-I nursing diagnoses, organized by domain for easy navigation. These diagnoses are fundamental in nursing practice, providing a standardized language for identifying patient needs and facilitating effective care planning. Nursing professionals and students can leverage this resource to enhance their understanding and application of NANDA-I taxonomy in various clinical settings. For in-depth information and comprehensive care planning strategies, it is recommended to consult specialized nursing care planning resources.
Table A
Sample NANDA-I Diagnoses by Domain
| Domain | Class & Nursing Diagnosis |
|---|---|
| Health Promotion | Health Awareness – Sedentary lifestyle Health Management – Frail elderly syndrome – Ineffective health maintenance |
| Nutrition | Ingestion – Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements – Readiness for enhanced nutrition – Impaired swallowing Metabolism – Risk for unstable blood glucose level Hydration – Risk for electrolyte imbalance – Deficient fluid volume – Excess fluid volume – Risk for imbalanced fluid volume |
| Elimination and Exchange | Urinary function – Impaired urinary elimination – Functional urinary incontinence – Overflow urinary incontinence – Reflex urinary incontinence – Stress urinary incontinence – Urge urinary incontinence – Urinary retention Gastrointestinal function – Constipation – Risk for constipation – Diarrhea – Bowel incontinence Respiratory function – Impaired gas exchange |
| Activity/Rest | Sleep/Rest – Insomnia – Disturbed sleep pattern Activity/Rest – Risk for disuse syndrome – Impaired bed mobility – Impaired physical mobility – Impaired wheelchair mobility – Impaired sitting – Impaired standing – Impaired transfer ability – Impaired walking Energy balance – Fatigue – Wandering Cardiovascular/Pulmonary responses – Activity intolerance – Ineffective breathing pattern – Decreased cardiac output – Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion Self-care – Bathing self-care deficit – Dressing self-care deficit – Feeding self-care deficit – Toileting self-care deficit |
| Perception/Cognition | Attention – Unilateral neglect Cognition – Acute confusion – Chronic confusion – Deficient knowledge – Readiness for enhanced knowledge – Impaired memory Communication – Readiness for enhanced communication – Impaired verbal communication |
| Self-Perception | Self-concept – Hopelessness – Readiness for enhanced self-concept Self-esteemd – Chronic low self-esteem Body image – Disturbed body image |
| Role Relationship | Caregiving roles – Caregiver role strain – Risk for caregiver role strain Family relationships – Dysfunctional family processes Role performance – Impaired social interaction |
| Sexuality | Sexual function – Sexual dysfunction |
| Coping/Stress Tolerance | Post-trauma responses – Risk for relocation stress syndrome Coping responses – Anxiety – Ineffective coping – Death anxiety – Fear – Grieving – Complicated grieving – Powerlessness Neurobehavioral stress – Risk for autonomic dysreflexia |
| Life Principles | – Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being – Decisional conflict – Spiritual distress |
| Safety/Protection | Infection – Risk for infection Physical injury – Ineffective airway clearance – Risk for aspiration – Risk for bleeding – Risk for falls – Risk for injury – Impaired dentition – Risk for pressure ulcer – Impaired skin integrity – Impaired tissue integrity Violence – Risk for suicide Environmental hazards – Risk for poisoning Defensive processes – Risk for allergy response Thermoregulation – Hyperthermia – Hypothermia |
| Comfort | Physical comfort – Impaired comfort – Nausea – Acute pain – Chronic pain Social comfort – Risk for loneliness |
| Growth/Development | – Risk for delayed development |
This table offers a structured overview of common NANDA-I nursing diagnoses, categorized by domain and class. It serves as a valuable tool for nurses in identifying and classifying patient needs, ultimately contributing to the delivery of patient-centered care. Utilizing this resource can aid in the development of comprehensive and effective nursing care plans.
