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The document prioritizes 4 problems in the community: 1. Risk of Dengue was rated highest with a score of 4 due to presence of vectors and stagnant water. 2. Hypertension scored 4 due to high prevalence of fried foods and availability of treatment. 3. Poor environmental sanitation scored 3 2/3 due to presence of animal waste and lack of perception as a problem. 4. Lack of peace and order also scored 3 2/3 as it is a health threat but resources are available to address it.

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community-PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION

The document prioritizes 4 problems in the community: 1. Risk of Dengue was rated highest with a score of 4 due to presence of vectors and stagnant water. 2. Hypertension scored 4 due to high prevalence of fried foods and availability of treatment. 3. Poor environmental sanitation scored 3 2/3 due to presence of animal waste and lack of perception as a problem. 4. Lack of peace and order also scored 3 2/3 as it is a health threat but resources are available to address it.

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PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION

1. Risk for Dengue

Cues:

• Open drainage

• Stagnant water

• Presence of vectors

• Uncovered garbage & open dumping of garbage

CRITERIA COMPUTATIO ACTUAL JUSTIFICATIO


N SCORE N
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 1 The problem is
problem a health threat.
Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 The resources
of the needed are all
problem available.
Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
potential preventive
potential.It is
manageable
and prevented
through
cleaning.
Salience 0/2 x 1 0 They do not
perceive this
as a problem
Total 4

2. Hypertension

Cues:

• Mostly fried foods

CRITERIA COMPUTATIO ACTUAL JUSTIFICATIO


N SCORE N
Nature of the 3/3 x 1 1 The problem is
problem an actual
health deficit.
Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 The
of the community
problem resources are
available. The
health center
gives free
check-up, BP
monitoring and
the nurse is
also available.
The family is
also advice to
modify their
lifestyle.
Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
potential preventive
potential.Disea
se can be
prevented or
minimized if
early
prevention is
applied.
Salience 2/2 x 1 2 They are aware
of the problem.
Total 4

3. Poor Environmental Sanitation

Cues:

• Presence of animal litter/waste

• Domestic animals(cats and dogs) not kept in cage and


unvaccinated

CRITERIA COMPUTATIO ACTUAL JUSTIFICATIO


N SCORE N
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 The problem is
problem a health threat
Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 The resources
of the are available
problem and it can be
easily modified
through proper
waste disposal.
Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
potential preventive
potential. This
can be
prevented and
further threat
to disease will
be minimized.
Salience 0/2 x 1 0 They do not
perceive this
as a problem.
Total 3 2/3

4. Lack of Peace and Order

Cues:

• Fraternities

• Drug addict

• Thief
CRITERIA COMPUTATIO ACTUAL JUSTIFICATIO
N SCORE N
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 The problem is
problem a health threat.
Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 The resources
of the are available.
problem The manpower
and the
materials
needed are
also available.
Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
potential preventive
potential. It
can be manage
through strict
implementatio
n of rules.
Salience 2/2 x 1 1 The
community
wants peace
and order in
their
community.
Total 3 2/3

COMMUNITY NURSING CARE PLAN

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