Nursing practice relies heavily on accurate diagnoses to develop effective care plans. The NANDA-I (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International) provides a standardized language to identify patient problems and facilitate evidence-based nursing care. Utilizing NANDA-I diagnoses ensures clear communication among healthcare professionals and supports consistent, high-quality patient care. These diagnoses are categorized into domains, which align with frameworks like Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, helping nurses organize assessment data and select appropriate diagnoses.
This resource offers a sample list of commonly used NANDA-I nursing diagnoses, categorized by domain to aid nursing students and professionals in care planning. For comprehensive care plan development, consulting a dedicated nursing care planning resource is recommended.
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 list provides a foundational understanding of NANDA-I nursing diagnoses and their organization. By utilizing this resource, nurses can more effectively identify patient needs and formulate targeted care plans to promote optimal health outcomes. Remember to always consult comprehensive nursing diagnosis and care planning resources for detailed information and to ensure the most accurate and patient-centered care.
