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POWERLESSNESS<br />

SAMPLE NURSING OUTCOMES & INTERVENTIONS<br />

CLASSIFICATIONS (NOC/NIC)<br />

NOC—Health Beliefs: Perceived Control<br />

NIC—Self-Responsibility Facilitation<br />

Powerlessness<br />

[Specify Level]<br />

Taxonomy II: Self-Perception—Class 1 Self-Concept (00125)<br />

[Diagnostic Division: Ego Integrity]<br />

Submitted 1982<br />

Definition: Perception that one’s own action will not<br />

significantly affect an outcome; a perceived lack of<br />

control over a current situation or immediate happening<br />

Related Factors<br />

Healthcare environment [e.g., loss of privacy, personal possessions,<br />

control over therapies]<br />

Interpersonal interaction [e.g., misuse of power, force; abusive<br />

relationships]<br />

Illness-related regimen [e.g., chronic/debilitating conditions]<br />

Lifestyle of helplessness [e.g., repeated failures, dependency]<br />

Defining Characteristics<br />

SUBJECTIVE<br />

Low<br />

Expressions of uncertainty about fluctuating energy levels<br />

Moderate<br />

Expressions of dissatisfaction/frustration over inability to perform<br />

previous tasks/activities<br />

Expressions of doubt regarding role performance<br />

Fear of alienation from caregivers<br />

Reluctance to express true feelings; resentment; anger; guilt<br />

Severe<br />

Verbal expressions of having no control (e.g., over self-care, situation,<br />

outcome)<br />

Depression over physical deterioration<br />

OBJECTIVE<br />

Low<br />

Passivity<br />

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

the use of nursing diagnoses.<br />

540 Cultural Collaborative Community/Home Care

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