Classification of Nursing Diagnoses (Taxonomy II)

Nursing Diagnoses and NANDA I

• NANDA International (NANDA-I) is the primary organization for defining and disseminating standardized nursing diagnoses worldwide.
• The 2021-2023 edition of NANDA-I includes 230 nursing diagnoses.

NANDA-I Taxonomy and Domains

• In NANDA-I taxonomy, domains refer to the categories that group nursing diagnoses based on similar characteristics or themes.

Types of Nursing Diagnoses

• Health awareness and health management are related to wellness diagnoses.

Components of Nursing Diagnosis

• PES stands for Problem, Etiology, and Symptoms, representing components of a nursing diagnosis.
• A Risk diagnosis includes identifying factors that put a patient at risk for developing a health problem.

Documentation and its Purpose

• Documenting data in clients' charts and folders ensures accurate communication regarding the client's health status and nursing care.

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns

• One pattern NOT included in Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns is "Self-Perception."

Basis of Nursing Diagnoses

• A nursing diagnosis is based on the assessment of patient data and clinical judgment.

Naming and Definition of Nursing Diagnoses

• A nursing diagnosis is called so because it reflects the nurse's clinical judgment regarding a patient's response to health conditions or life processes.

Diagnostic Process

• The nursing diagnostic process is based on critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.

Skills in Nursing Diagnosis

• Nurses use observational, analytical, and interpretive skills when making a nursing diagnosis.

Formulating a Diagnostic Statement

• A diagnostic statement in nursing should start with the identified problem.

Avoidances in Diagnosis

• Avoid value judgments and personal opinions when formulating a nursing diagnosis.

Connecting Human Response and Etiology

• Connecting human response and etiology in a nursing diagnosis is correctly expressed through phrases such as “related to” or “due to.”

Nursing Diagnosis Statement Structure

• The third part of a nursing diagnosis statement should include defining characteristics or symptoms.

Non-Judgmental Language

• Avoiding judgment in a diagnostic statement is important to maintain a professional and caring approach to the patient.

Key Rules for Writing Nursing Diagnoses

• A key rule for writing nursing diagnoses includes being specific, concise, and clear in identifying the health concern.

Explore the updated NANDA-I 2021-2023 edition with 267 nursing diagnoses categorized into 13 domains and 47 classes. Learn about standardized diagnostic indicator terms and the organization's primary role worldwide in defining nursing diagnoses.