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the following is diagnostic criteria, not related to a nursing diagnosis. #1 is always safety- try risk for injury. disturbed thought process. i would suggest checking www.nanda.org for others. == == A. Characteristic symptoms: Two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period (or less if successfully treated): * delusions * hallucinations * disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) * grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior * negative symptoms, i.e., affective flattening, alogia, or avolition Note: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person's behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other. B. Social/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care are markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational achievement). C. Duration: Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least 6 months. This 6-month period must include at least 1 month of symptoms (or less if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A (i.e., active-phase symptoms) and may include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms. During these prodromal or residual periods, the signs of the disturbance may be manifested by only negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences). D. Schizoaffective and Mood Disorder exclusion: Schizoaffective Disorder and Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features have been ruled out because either (1) no Major Depressive Episode, Manic Episode, or Mixed Episode have occurred concurrently with the active-phase symptoms; or (2) if mood episodes have occurred during active-phase symptoms, their total duration has been brief relative to the duration of the active and residual periods. E. Substance/general medical condition exclusion: The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. F. Relationship to a Pervasive Developmental Disorder: If there is a history of Autistic Disorder or another Pervasive Developmental Disorder, the additional diagnosis of Schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations are also present for at least a month (or less if successfully treated). == 1. Paranoid Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the following criteria are met: * Preoccupation with one or more delusions or frequent auditory hallucinations. * None of the following is prominent: disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, or flat or inappropriate affect. 2. Catatonic Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the clinical picture is dominated by at least two of the following: * motoric immobility as evidenced by catalepsy (including waxy flexibility) or stupor * excessive motor activity (that is apparently purposeless and not influenced by external stimuli) * extreme negativism (an apparently motiveless resistance to all instructions or maintenance of a rigid posture against attempts to be moved) or mutism * peculiarities of voluntary movement as evidenced by posturing (voluntary assumption of inappropriate or bizarre postures), * stereotyped movements, prominent mannerisms, or prominent grimacing * echolalia or echopraxia 3. Disorganized Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the following criteria are met: * All of the following are prominent: ** disorganized speech ** disorganized behavior ** flat or inappropriate affect * The criteria are not met for Catatonic Type. 4. Undifferentiated Type A type of Schizophrenia in which symptoms that meet Criterion A are present, but the criteria are not met for the Paranoid, Disorganized, or Catatonic Type. 5. Residual Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the following criteria are met: * Absence of prominent delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior. * There is continuing evidence of the disturbance, as indicated by the presence of negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A for Schizophrenia, present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences). A. Characteristic symptoms:Two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period (or less if successfully treated): * delusions * hallucinations * disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) * grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior * negative symptoms, i.e., affective flattening, alogia, or avolition Note: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person's behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other. B. Social/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care are markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational achievement). C. Duration: Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least 6 months. This 6-month period must include at least 1 month of symptoms (or less if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A (i.e., active-phase symptoms) and may include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms. During these prodromal or residual periods, the signs of the disturbance may be manifested by only negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences). D. Schizoaffective and Mood Disorder exclusion: Schizoaffective Disorder and Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features have been ruled out because either (1) no Major Depressive Episode, Manic Episode, or Mixed Episode have occurred concurrently with the active-phase symptoms; or (2) if mood episodes have occurred during active-phase symptoms, their total duration has been brief relative to the duration of the active and residual periods. E. Substance/general medical condition exclusion: The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. F. Relationship to a Pervasive Developmental Disorder: If there is a history of Autistic Disorder or another Pervasive Developmental Disorder, the additional diagnosis of Schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations are also present for at least a month (or less if successfully treated). == 1. Paranoid Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the following criteria are met: * Preoccupation with one or more delusions or frequent auditory hallucinations. * None of the following is prominent: disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, or flat or inappropriate affect. 2. Catatonic Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the clinical picture is dominated by at least two of the following: * motoric immobility as evidenced by catalepsy (including waxy flexibility) or stupor * excessive motor activity (that is apparently purposeless and not influenced by external stimuli) * extreme negativism (an apparently motiveless resistance to all instructions or maintenance of a rigid posture against attempts to be moved) or mutism * peculiarities of voluntary movement as evidenced by posturing (voluntary assumption of inappropriate or bizarre postures), * stereotyped movements, prominent mannerisms, or prominent grimacing * echolalia or echopraxia 3. Disorganized Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the following criteria are met: * All of the following are prominent: ** disorganized speech ** disorganized behavior ** flat or inappropriate affect * The criteria are not met for Catatonic Type. 4. Undifferentiated Type A type of Schizophrenia in which symptoms that meet Criterion A are present, but the criteria are not met for the Paranoid, Disorganized, or Catatonic Type. 5. Residual Type A type of Schizophrenia in which the following criteria are met: * Absence of prominent delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior. * There is continuing evidence of the disturbance, as indicated by the presence of negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A for Schizophrenia, present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences).
The nursing diagnosis for undifferentiated schizophrenia is basically two procedures. The nurse is to rule out any other possible causes for the person's symptoms and ensure the patient meets the criteria for DSM-IV-TR.
Risk of self injury related to paranoid delusions as evidenced by claims of microchips being planted in his ear.
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Differences between medical and nursing diagnosis?
medical diagnosis illness focused whereas nursing diagnosis care focussed or patient focussed
What is a nursing diagnosis?
A nursing diagnosis is a current or potential problem that the patient has that the nurse can diagnose and treat for the most part independently. For example pain is a nursing diagnosis that may be related to an abdominal incision. The nurse can then come up with a care plan to reduce the patient's pain by repositioning, or having the patient listen to music to relax.
What is a nursing diagnosis for osteoarthritis?
That would depend on the particular patient involved.
What has the author Leslie D Atkinson written?
Leslie D. Atkinson has written: 'Clinical guide to care planning' -- subject(s): Nursing Assessment, Nursing care plans, Nursing diagnosis, Patient Care Planning 'Understanding the nursing process' -- subject(s): Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing Process, Nursing diagnosis, Outlines
What is the use of research in nursing profession?
Nursing is a complex profession that involves the care and well being of the patient. Research in the nursing profession is very important , and can lead to important discoveries as well as diagnosis
What are 3 nursing diagnosis for cellulitis?
what are thre nursing diagnosis for cellulitis
What sentence uses the word psychosis?
"In his psychosis, he believed that he was a reincarnated Roman emperor." "Doctors who treat psychosis try to gain the trust of the patient."
What are the guidelines for hospice services if a patient is in a skilled nursing bed like what diagnosis?
When the physician has certified that the patient has 6 months or less to live (for any reason), they can be admitted to hospice.
Is hyperkalemia a nursing diagnosis or a medical diagnosis?
Hyperkalemia is a medical diagnosis.
What are the Nursing diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy?
The primary nursing diagnosis is "fluid volume deficit"because of the hemorrage. The secondary nursing diagnosis could be- "pain, anxiety or anticipatory grieving at the loss of the fetus".
What is a nursing diagnosis for fever?
Nursing diagnosis for dengue patient. 1. The main target in treating a dengue patient is to reduce the fever. This can be done by tepid sponging,giving acetaminophen and encouraging patient to drink alot of water 2.next the platlet level is monitors continuously with blood test and blood transfusion is done to prevent great loss of platelet. 3.An IV transfusion of normal saline is done to hydrate patient to help them urinate and to remove the virus via urine.
Is hypertension a nursing diagnosis?
no. hypertension is a specific condition that is a physician's diagnosis.
