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NANDA-I Definition

Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage (International Association for the Study of Pain); sudden or slow onset of any intensity from mild to severe, constant or recurring without an anticipated or predictable end, and with duration of greater than 3 months

NANDA-I Defining Characteristics

Altered ability to continue activities

Anorexia

Evidence of pain using standardized pain behavior checklist for those unable to communicate verbally

Expresses fatigue

Facial expression of pain

Proxy report of activity changes

Proxy report of pain behavior

Reports altered sleep-wake cycle

Reports intensity using standardized pain scale

Reports pain characteristics using standardized pain instrument

Self-focused

NANDA-I Related Factors

Body mass index above normal range for age and gender

Fatigue

Ineffective Sexuality Pattern

Injury agent

Malnutrition

Prolonged computer use

Psychological distress

Repeated handling of heavy loads

Social Isolation

Whole-body vibration

NANDA-I At Risk Population

Individuals aged > 50 years

Individuals with history of being abused

Individuals with history of genital mutilation

Individuals with history of overindebtedness

Individuals with history of static work postures

Individuals with history of substance misuse

Individuals with history of vigorous exercise

NANDA-I Associated Conditions

Bone fractures

Central nervous system sensitization

Chronic musculoskeletal diseases

Contusion

Crush syndrome

Imbalance of neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, and receptors

Immune system diseases

Impaired metabolism

Inborn genetic diseases

Ischemia

Neoplasms

Nerve compression syndromes

Nervous system diseases

Post-trauma-related condition

Prolonged increase in cortisol level

Soft tissue injuries

Spinal cord injuries