Question

list two NANDA nursing diagnoses commonly used for many long term care residents

Answer 1

Long term care residents may be old aged or chronically ill due to some serious health conditions. Most of the long term care patients will ne bed bound or having difficulty in mobilization. They need nursing care and management in carrying out daily activities, mobilization, etc. They are at risk of impaired skin integrity, fall, etc

Nursing diagnosis for long term care residents

1) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to (decreased tissue perfusion, immobility)

2) Risk for fall related to( age, impaired mobility, loss of muscle strength)