Common Nursing

Diagnosis
Upper Respiratory Problems
 Rhinitis/ Common colds
By Fonte, Jackie Loren
Nursing Diagnosis
 Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to allergic
reaction.
 Ineffective airway clearance related to nasal
exudate.
 Health seeking behaviors/ illness prevention
related to preventing exacerbation or spread of
infection.
Sinusitis
By Fonte, Jackie Loren
Nursing Diagnosis

 Ineffective breathing pattern related to sinus/

nasal congestion.

 Acute Pain related to sinus congestion.

 Hyperthermia related to inflammation of sinus.

Pharyngitis
By Gabayaran, Merry April Easter
Nursing Diagnosis
 Acute Pain related to inflammation of pharynx
 Impaired swallowing related to swelling of the
mucous membrane
 Hyperthermia related to inflammation of the
pharynx
 Ineffective Airway clearance related to retained
mucous secretions.
 Peritonsillar Abscess
By Labrador, Mary Felice
Nursing Diagnosis
 Acute pain related to inflammation and swelling
of the tonsils
 Risk for aspiration related to difficulty in
swallowing.
 Impaired swallowing related to upper airway
obstruction.
 Epiglottitis
By Labrador, Mary Felice
Nursing Diagnosis
 Acute pain related to inflammation and swelling
of epiglottis.
 Ineffective breathing pattern related to presence
of airway obstruction.
 Hyperthermia related to inflammation of the
epiglottis.
Acute Follicular Tonsilitis
By Labrador, Mary Felice
Nursing Diagnosis
 Acute pain related to inflammation of tonsils.

 Impaired swallowing related to swelling and

inflammation.

 Risk for aspiration related to difficulty in

swallowing.
Laryngitis
By Ladiza, Maria Angelica
Nursing Diagnosis
 Ineffective airway clearance related to excessive
mucus production secondary to retained
secretions and inflammation
 Acute pain related to upper airway irritation
secondary to an infection
 Impaired verbal communication related to
physiologic changes and upper airway irritation
secondary to infection or swelling
 Deficient fluid volume related to increased fluid
loss secondary to diaphoresis associated with a
fever
 Deficient knowledge regarding prevention of
upper respiratory infections, treatment
regimen, surgical procedure, or postoperative
care
Nasal Trauma or Surgery
By Ladiza, Maria Angelica
Nursing Diagnosis
Acute pain related to nasal fracture

Ineffective breathing pattern related to nasal

swelling and bleeding
Anxiety related to pain and need for emergency care

Disturbed body image related to nasal deformity

Laryngeal Trauma
By Ladiza, Maria Angelica
Nursing Diagnosis
 Acute pain related to laryngeal fracture

 Ineffective breathing pattern related to laryngeal

swelling and bleeding
 Anxiety related to pain and need for emergency care
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
By Lavilla, Julie Marie
Nursing Diagnosis
 Ineffective airway clearance related to lack of air flow
due to pharyngeal occlusion
 Impaired gas exchange related to cessation of both air
flow and respiratory movements
 Disturbed sleep pattern related to changes in routine
due to hospitalization and pain
Risk for injury related to excessive daytime
sleepiness
Deficient knowledge (Learning Need) regarding
condition, treatment plan, self-care, and
discharge needs
Laryngeal Cancer
By Lavilla, Julie Marie
Nursing Diagnosis

Deficient knowledge about the surgical procedure

and postoperative course

Anxiety and depression related to the diagnosis of

cancer and impending surgery

 Ineffective airway clearance related to excess mucus

production secondary to surgical alterations in the

airway
 Impaired verbal communication related to anatomic
deficit secondary to removal of the larynx and to edema
 Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements,

related to inability to ingest food secondary to

swallowing difficulties
 Disturbed body image and low self-esteem secondary

to major neck surgery, change in the structure and

function of the larynx

 Self-care deficit related to pain, weakness, fatigue,

musculoskeletal impairment related to surgical

procedure and postoperative course