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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Impaired Swallowing

Abnormal functioning of the swallowing mechanism associated with deficits in oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal structure or function Defining Characteristics: Oral phase impairment Lack of tongue action to form bolus;  weak suck resulting in...

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Impaired Tissue integrity

Damage to mucous membrane, corneal, integumentary, or subcutaneous tissues Defining Characteristics: Damaged or destroyed tissue (e.g., cornea, mucous membrane, integumentary, or subcutaneous) Related Factors: Mechanical (e.g., pressure, shear,...

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Ineffective Airway clearance

Inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract to maintain a clear airway Defining Characteristics: Dyspnea;  diminished breath sounds;  orthopnea;  adventitious breath sounds (crackles, wheezes);  cough,...

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Ineffective Breastfeeding

Dissatisfaction or difficulty a mother, infant, or child experiences with the breastfeeding process Defining Characteristics: Unsatisfactory breastfeeding process;  nonsustained suckling at the breast;  resisting latching on;  unresponsive...

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Latex Allergy response

An allergic response to natural latex rubber products Defining Characteristics: Type I reactions: Immediate reactions (<1hour) to latex proteins (can be life threatening);  contact urticaria progressing to generalized symptoms;  edema...

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Ineffective Coping

Inability to form a valid appraisal of stressors, inadequate choices of practiced responses, and/or inability to use available resources Defining Characteristics: Lack of goal-directed behavior/resolution of problem, including inability to attend,...

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