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Deficient Knowledge

This document outlines the nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge, which refers to a lack of cognitive information about a specific topic. It may be caused by a lack of exposure or cognitive limitations. Signs include requesting information, making inaccurate statements, or not following instructions properly. The desired outcomes are for the patient to understand their condition, treatment plan, and make necessary lifestyle changes. Nursing interventions include teaching the patient and family, providing written and verbal instructions, discussing risk factors and lifestyle changes, and reinforcing the importance of follow-up care.

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Deficient Knowledge

This document outlines the nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge, which refers to a lack of cognitive information about a specific topic. It may be caused by a lack of exposure or cognitive limitations. Signs include requesting information, making inaccurate statements, or not following instructions properly. The desired outcomes are for the patient to understand their condition, treatment plan, and make necessary lifestyle changes. Nursing interventions include teaching the patient and family, providing written and verbal instructions, discussing risk factors and lifestyle changes, and reinforcing the importance of follow-up care.

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Deficient Knowledge

Deficient Knowledge: Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to specific


topic.
Nursing Diagnosis

Deficient Knowledge

May be related to

Lack of exposure; unfamiliarity with information resources

Cognitive limitation, information misinterpretation, lack of recall

Possibly evidenced by

Request for information

Statement of misconception

Inaccurate follow-through of instructions

Development of preventable complications

Desired Outcomes

Participate in learning process.

Verbalize understanding of condition/prognosis and potential complications.

Verbalize understanding of therapeutic regimen and rationale for actions.

Initiate necessary lifestyle changes.

Nursing Interventions
Assess type and degree of sensory perceptual
involvement.

Include SO and/or family in discussions and


teaching.

Discuss specific pathology and individual


potentials.

Rationale
This will affect the choice of teaching methods
and content complexity of instruction.
These individuals will be providing
support/care and have great impact on patients
quality of life.These people will be providing
support and care thus will have a great impact
on the patients quality of life and home healthcare.
Aids in establishing realistic expectations and
promotes understanding of current situation

Nursing Interventions

Rationale
and needs.

Identify signs and symptoms requiring further


follow-up: changes or decline in visual, motor,
sensory functions; alteration in mentation or
behavioral responses; severe headache.
Review current restrictions and discuss
potential resumption of activities (including
sexual relations).
Reinforce current therapeutic regimen,
including use of medications to
controlhypertension,
hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, as indicated;
aspirin or similar-acting drugs, for example,
ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin sodium
(Coumadin). Identify ways of continuing
program after discharge.
Provide written instructions and schedules for
activity, medication, important facts.
Encourage patient to refer to written
communications or notes instead of depending
on memory.
Discuss plans for meeting self-care needs.
Refer to home care supervisor or a visiting
nurse.
Suggest patient reduce environmental stimuli,
especially during cognitive activities.
Recommend patient seek assistance in
problem-solving process and validate
decisions, as indicated.
Identify individual risk factors
(e.g.,hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias,
obesity, smoking, heavy alcohol use,
atherosclerosis, poor control of diabetes, use
of oral contraceptives) and discuss necessary
lifestyle changes.

Prompt evaluation and intervention reduces


risk of complications and further loss of
function.
Promotes understanding, provides hope for
future, and creates expectation of resumption
of more normal life.
Recommended activities, limitations, and
medication and/or therapy needs are
established on the basis of a coordinated
interdisciplinary approach. Follow-through is
essential to progression of recovery and
prevention of complications. Note: Long-term
anticoagulation may be beneficial for patients
older than 45 years of age who are prone to
clot formation; however, use of these drugs is
not effective for CVA resulting from vascular
aneurysm or vessel rupture.
Provides visual reinforcement and reference
source after discharge.
Provides aids to support memory and promotes
improvement in cognitive skills.
Varying levels of assistance may be need to be
planned for based on individual situation.
Home environment may require evaluation and
modifications to meet individual needs.
Multiple stimuli may aggravate confusion,
overwhelm the patient, and impair mental
abilities.
Some patients (especially those with right
CVA) may display impaired judgment and
impulsive behavior, compromising ability to
make sound decisions.
Promotes general well-being and may reduce
risk of recurrence. Note: Obesity in women has
been found to have a high correlation with
ischemic stroke.

Nursing Interventions
Review importance of balanced diet, low in
cholesterol and sodium if indicated. Discuss
role of vitamins and other supplements.
Reinforce importance of follow-up care by
rehabilitation team: physical and occupational
therapists, vocational therapists, speech
therapist, dietician.

Rationale
Improves general health and well-being and
provides energy for life activities.
Consistent work may eventually lead to
minimized or overcoming of residual deficits.

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