A frequência dos diagnósticos de enfermagem em pacientes com feridas

Abstract

Objective: to identify the frequency of nursing diagnosis based on the CIPE® version 2011 of patients with wounds. Method: a descriptive study with quantitative approach. The records were subtracted from the interviews form applied to 12 patients with wounds. The research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Alagoas, under the opinion of the process nº 023507/2011-43. Results: predominantly male; half are elderly; marital status with stable union; incomplete elementary education; family income between 1 to 2 minimum wages; mostly retired. There were identified 41 nursing diagnoses. The most common: wound present edema in the peripheral region; absence of odors; current hypertension; severe pain in the wound; wound erythema present in the peripheral region. Conclusion: the frequency assessment helps to determine specific care for the wounds problematic, favoring an efficient and quality service.