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Nurse's Pocket Guide

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SAMPLE NURSING OUTCOMES & INTERVENTIONS<br />

CLASSIFICATIONS (NOC/NIC)<br />

NOC—Weight Control<br />

NIC—Weight Management<br />

readiness for enhanced Nutrition<br />

Taxonomy II: Health Awareness—Class 2 Health<br />

Management (00163)<br />

[Diagnostic Division: Food/Fluid]<br />

Submitted 2002<br />

Definition: A pattern of nutrient intake that is sufficient<br />

for meeting metabolic needs and can be strengthened<br />

Related Factors<br />

To be developed<br />

Defining Characteristics<br />

SUBJECTIVE<br />

Expresses knowledge of healthy food and fluid choices/willingness<br />

to enhance nutrition<br />

Eats regularly<br />

Attitude toward eating/drinking is congruent with health goals<br />

OBJECTIVE<br />

Consumes adequate food/fluid<br />

Follows an appropriate standard for intake (e.g., the food pyramid<br />

or American Diabetic Association <strong>Guide</strong>lines)<br />

Safe preparation/storage for food/fluids<br />

Desired Outcomes/Evaluation<br />

Criteria—Client Will:<br />

• Demonstrate behaviors to attain/maintain appropriate weight.<br />

• Be free of signs of malnutrition.<br />

• Be able to safely prepare and store foods.<br />

Actions/Interventions<br />

NURSING PRIORITY NO.1.To determine current nutritional status<br />

and eating patterns:<br />

• Review client’s knowledge of current nutritional needs and<br />

ways client is meeting these needs. Provides baseline for further<br />

teaching and interventions.<br />

Information in brackets added by the authors to clarify and enhance<br />

the use of nursing diagnoses.<br />

Diagnostic Studies Pediatric/Geriatric/Lifespan Medications 491<br />

readiness for enhanced NUTRITION

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