Knowledge Deficit - Definition, Defining Characteristics and Related Factors

Knowledge Deficit

DEFINITION: the absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a particular topic

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS :

• Behavior hyperbole.
• Inaccuracies follow orders.
• Inaccuracies test.
• Inappropriate behavior (ie., Hysteria, hostility, agitation, apathy).
• Disclosure issues.

RELATED FACTORS :

• Cognitive limitations.
• One interpretation of information.
• Less exposure.
• Lack of interest in learning.
• Less can remember.
• Not familiar with the resources.

NOC LINKED TO NANDA

Outcomes to measure resolution of diagnosis

• Knowledge: acute illness management
• Knowledge: body mechanics
• Knowledge: bottle feeding
• Knowledge: breastfeeding
• Knowledge: conception prevention
• Knowledge: depression management
• Knowledge: diabetes management
• Knowledge: health behavior
• Knowledge: health promotion
• Knowledge: healthy diet
• Knowledge: healthy lifestyle
• Knowledge: heart failure management
• Knowledge: hypertension management
• Knowledge: pain management
• Knowledge: parenting
• Knowledge: pregnancy
• Knowledge: stress management
• Knowledge: time management
• Knowledge: stroke prevention
• Knowledge: treatment procedure
• Knowledge: weight management
• Knowledge: infant care
• Knowledge: infection management
• Knowledge: kidney disease management
• Knowledge: labor and delivery
• Knowledge: medication

Additional outcomes to measure defining characteristic

• Adherence behavior
• Adherence behavior: healthy diet
• Agitation level
• Compliance behavior
• Compliance behavior: precribed activity
• Health seeking behavior
• Motivation

Outcomes associated with related factors or intermediate outcomes

• Abstract thinking
• Cognition
• Concentration
• Delirium level
• Dementia level
• Informstion processing
• Memory
• motivation

NIC LINKED TO NANDA

Suggested nursing intervention for problem resolution

• Anticipatory guideline
• Health education
• Learning faclitation
• Teaching: disease process
• Teaching: individual
• Teaching: foot care
• Teaching: preoperative
• Teaching: sexuality
• Teaching: toilet training
• Teaching: prescribed diet

Additional optional intervention

• Allergy management
• Anxiety reduction
• Asathma management
• Behavior modification
• Counseling
• Energy management
• Infection control
• Pain management
• Support group
• Therapeutic play

Reference :

• NANDA International. 2012. Diagnosis Keperawatan: Definisi, Dan Klasifikasi 2012-2014/Editor, T. Heather Herdman; Alih Bahasa, Made Sumarwati, Dan Nike Budhi Subekti ; Editor Edisi Bahasa Indonesia, Barrah Bariid, Monica Ester, Dan Wuri Praptiani. Jakarta; EGC.
• Moorhed, (et al). 2013. Nursing Outcomes Classifications (NOC) 5th Edition. Missouri: Mosby Elsevier
• Gloria M. Bulechek, (et al).2013. Nursing Interventions Classifications (NIC) 6th Edition. Missouri: Mosby Elsevier