Functional Urinary Incontinence

Inability of usually continent person to reach toilet in time to avoid unintentional loss of urine Defining Characteristics: The relationship between functional limitations and urinary incontinence remains controversial (Hunskaar et al, 1999). While...

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Hopelessness

A subjective state in which an individual sees limited or unavailable alternatives or personal choices and is unable to mobilize energy on own behalf Defining Characteristics: Passivity;  decreased verbalization;  decreased affect;  verbal...

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Impaired Comfort—pruritis

State in which an individual experiences an uncomfortable sensation in response to a noxious stimulus (Carpenito, 1993) Defining Characteristics: Verbalization or demonstration of discomfort, itching, reddened irritated skin Related Factors: ...

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Impaired Gas exchange

Excess or deficit in oxygenation and/or carbon dioxide elimination at the alveolar-capillary membrane Defining Characteristics: Visual disturbances;  decreased carbon dioxide;  dyspnea;  abnormal arterial blood gases;  hypoxia;  irritability;  somnolence;  restlessness;  hypercapnia; tachycardia;  cyanosis...

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Impaired Oral mucous membrane

Disruptions of the lips and soft tissues of the oral cavity Defining Characteristics: Purulent drainage or exudates;  gingival recession, pockets deeper than 4 mm;  enlarged tonsils beyond what is developmentally appropriate;  smooth...

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Impaired Parenting

Inability of the primary caretaker to create, maintain, or regain an environment that promotes the optimum growth and development of the child Defining Characteristics: Infant/child Poor academic performance;  frequent illness;  runaway;  incidence...

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Impaired Physical Mobility

A limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities Defining Characteristics: Postural instability during performance of routine activities of daily living (ADLs);  limited ability to perform gross...

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Impaired Skin integrity

Altered epidermis and/or dermis Defining Characteristics: Invasion of body structures;  destruction of skin layers (dermis);  disruption of skin surface (epidermis) Related Factors: External Hyperthermia;  hypothermia;  chemical...

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