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An abscess is a walled-off pocket of pus inside a cavity created by tissue destruction, most often caused by Staphylococcus aureus entering through a break in the skin. The nursing diagnoses used most often are Impaired Tissue Integrity, Acute Pain, Risk for Infection, and Deficient Knowledge — and one fact drives all four: an abscess … See Nursing Diagnoses
Acute Pain is the nursing diagnosis for an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage, with a sudden or slow onset, any intensity from mild to severe, and an anticipated or predictable end lasting less than three months. The nursing priority is to accept the client’s self-report, treat the pain … See Nursing Diagnoses
By Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN — Critical Care ER nurse, 30+ years bedside experienceLast reviewed: July 2026 Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements is the NANDA-I diagnosis you use when nutrient intake is not enough to meet metabolic demand. In the 2018–2020 and 2021–2023 taxonomies it sits in Domain 2 (Nutrition), Class 1 (Ingestion), … See Nursing Diagnoses
Diabetic foot ulcer nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying the patient problems that delay healing, increase infection risk, threaten tissue perfusion, and affect self-management in people with diabetes-related foot wounds. In clinical practice and on NCLEX-style questions, nurses must connect the wound itself with the underlying issues driving it, especially neuropathy, poor circulation, hyperglycemia, pressure, and … See Nursing Diagnoses
Blood transfusion is a life-saving medical intervention requiring vigilant nursing oversight and evidence-based care planning. As nurses, we play a critical role in ensuring patient safety during this high-risk procedure—from verifying blood products and monitoring for acute reactions to managing complications and providing patient education. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of blood transfusion nursing … See Nursing Diagnoses