Esther Park-Abdomen Care Plan : 11.5 of
13 (88.5%)
Nursing Diagnosis
5 out of 5
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Status
Student Model Explanation Points
Response Answer Earned
exhibits exhibits The correct status for the nursing diagnosis is 0.5 out of
"exhibits," because Ms. Park's illness is not a risk 0.5
but is present.
Diagnosis
Student Model Explanation Points
Response Answer Earned
constipation constipation Ms. Park has not had a bowel movement in five 0.5 out
days, and shows subjective and objective signs of of 0.5
constipation. Constipation is the highest priority
diagnosis as relieving it will have the quickest, most
widespread impact on the Ms. Park's condition,
including on her abdominal discomfort.
Etiologies
, Student Model Explanation Points
Response Answer Earned
deficient deficient The amount of fluid and fiber Ms. Park reports in her 0.5 out
fiber intake fiber intake diet is insufficient for regular gastrointestinal of 0.5
functioning. Other options listed are not appropriate
etiologies for Ms. Park's case.
deficient deficient The amount of fluid and fiber Ms. Park reports in her 0.5 out
fluid intake fluid intake diet is insufficient for regular gastrointestinal of 0.5
functioning. Other options listed are not appropriate
etiologies for Ms. Park's case.
Signs & Symptoms
Student Model Answer Explanation Points
Response Earned
abdominal abdominal Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out
discomfort discomfort tenderness and discomfort, defecation of 0.5
fewer than two times per week, distended
abdomen, generalized fatigue, and a
palpable abdominal mass.
abdominal abdominal Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out
tenderness tenderness tenderness and discomfort, defecation of 0.5
fewer than two times per week, distended
abdomen, generalized fatigue, and a
palpable abdominal mass.
defecation fewer defecation fewer Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out
than two times than two times tenderness and discomfort, defecation of 0.5
per week per week fewer than two times per week, distended
abdomen, generalized fatigue, and a
palpable abdominal mass.
13 (88.5%)
Nursing Diagnosis
5 out of 5
Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classifications 2018-2020 © NANDA-International, 2017 used by
arrangement with Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., a division of the Thieme Group. All rights
reserved. Authorized translation from the English language edition published by Thieme Medican
Publishers Inc. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form without the written permission
of the agent of the copyright holder, NANDA-International. Direct inquires to .
Link for more information: http://www.nanda.org/.
Status
Student Model Explanation Points
Response Answer Earned
exhibits exhibits The correct status for the nursing diagnosis is 0.5 out of
"exhibits," because Ms. Park's illness is not a risk 0.5
but is present.
Diagnosis
Student Model Explanation Points
Response Answer Earned
constipation constipation Ms. Park has not had a bowel movement in five 0.5 out
days, and shows subjective and objective signs of of 0.5
constipation. Constipation is the highest priority
diagnosis as relieving it will have the quickest, most
widespread impact on the Ms. Park's condition,
including on her abdominal discomfort.
Etiologies
, Student Model Explanation Points
Response Answer Earned
deficient deficient The amount of fluid and fiber Ms. Park reports in her 0.5 out
fiber intake fiber intake diet is insufficient for regular gastrointestinal of 0.5
functioning. Other options listed are not appropriate
etiologies for Ms. Park's case.
deficient deficient The amount of fluid and fiber Ms. Park reports in her 0.5 out
fluid intake fluid intake diet is insufficient for regular gastrointestinal of 0.5
functioning. Other options listed are not appropriate
etiologies for Ms. Park's case.
Signs & Symptoms
Student Model Answer Explanation Points
Response Earned
abdominal abdominal Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out
discomfort discomfort tenderness and discomfort, defecation of 0.5
fewer than two times per week, distended
abdomen, generalized fatigue, and a
palpable abdominal mass.
abdominal abdominal Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out
tenderness tenderness tenderness and discomfort, defecation of 0.5
fewer than two times per week, distended
abdomen, generalized fatigue, and a
palpable abdominal mass.
defecation fewer defecation fewer Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out
than two times than two times tenderness and discomfort, defecation of 0.5
per week per week fewer than two times per week, distended
abdomen, generalized fatigue, and a
palpable abdominal mass.
