Deficient Knowledge related to COPD

Definition of Deficient Knowledge:

The absence or lack of cognitive information, with respect to the specific topic.

Defining characteristics:

• verbalization of the problem,
• follow the instructions inaccuracies,
• inappropriate behavior.

Related factors:

• cognitive limitations,
• interpretation of the information is wrong,
• lack of desire to seek information,
• do not know the sources of information.

NOC - Deficient Knowledge of COPD:

• Kowlwdge: Disease process
• Kowledge: Health behavior

Expected Result :

• Patients and families expressed an understanding of the disease, condition, prognosis and treatment programs
• Patients and families are able to carry out procedures correctly explained
• Patients and families are able to explain again what is described nurse / other health care team.

NIC - Deficient Knowledge related to COPD :

• Teaching: Disease Process

• Give an assessment of the patient's level of knowledge about specific disease processes
• Describe the pathophysiology of the disease and how this relates to the anatomy and physiology, in a proper way.
• Describe the signs and symptoms usually appear on the disease, in an appropriate manner
• Describe the disease process, in an appropriate manner
• Identification of possible causes, in a proper way
• Provide information to patients about the condition, in a proper way
• Avoid a hopeless
• Provide information to families about the progress of patients in an appropriate manner
• Discuss lifestyle changes that may be necessary to prevent complications in the future or control the disease
• Discuss the choice of therapy or treatment
• Support the patient to explore or get a second opinion in a proper way or the indicated
• Exploration of possible sources or support, in a proper way
• Refer patients to the group or agency in the local community, in an appropriate manner
• Instruct patients about the signs and symptoms to report on health care providers, in an appropriate manner.

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