Question

Which are approved as nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply.

A.) Impaired Skin Integrity
B.) Congestive Heart Failure
C.) Caregiver Role Strain Abdominal Hernia
D.) Compromised Family Coping

Answer 1

Approved nursing diagnoses include 'Impaired Skin Integrity' and 'Compromised Family Coping', focusing on patient responses to health conditions, and guiding nursing interventions within the scope of nurse's practice.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nursing diagnoses approved by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) are Impaired Skin Integrity and Compromised Family Coping. Conditions like Congestive Heart Failure and Abdominal Hernia are medical diagnoses and are not considered nursing diagnoses. Nursing diagnoses focus on the responses of the patient to health conditions or life processes. They can be used to guide the selection of interventions that nurses can perform within their scope of practice.

For example, Impaired Skin Integrity refers to changes in the epidermal and/or dermal layers of the skin, while Compromised Family Coping involves a usually supportive primary person (family member or close friend) who is unable to maintain a benefitting level of involvement and/or provision of care.