(NURSING DIAGNOSIS list) - Risk of fluid volume depreciation as evidenced by nausea, vomiting, anorexia & reduced fluid ingestion. - Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements as evidenced by...

(NURSING DIAGNOSIS list)

- Risk of fluid volume depreciation as evidenced by nausea, vomiting, anorexia & reduced fluid ingestion.

- Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements as evidenced by difficulty to eat/digest food secondary to dysphagia & evidenced by weight loss & physical examination

- Constipation related to immobility secondary to a sedentary lifestyle as evidenced by straining during the passage of stools & absence of bowel movements for 5 days.

- Acute pain related to abdominal cramps as evidenced by the patient’s facial grimace.

1. What type of goal should be established?

1. Short term


2. Long term

2. In writing the goal for the top priority problem, what components should be included?

1. Subject


2. Verb


3. Conditions or Modifiers/ Effects of interventions


4. Criterion of desired performance/ Expected outcomes

3. What goal now can you formulate following the above components to resolve the top priority problem mentioned?