Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: Association between nursing diagnoses and their components

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the association between nursing diagnoses and their defining characteristics, related or risk factors for patients on peritoneal dialysis. Methods: Content validation study with six nephrologist nurses, who participated in the study as experts. The focus group technique was used. Logistic regression was used for data analysis. Results: For the four nursing diagnoses studied, was identified an association with its components as follows. Fatigue: anemia, insufficient energy and verbalization of a sustained exhaustion; Impaired walking: impaired ability to navigate curbs, impaired ability to climb stairs and insufficient muscle strength; Constipation: insufficient fluid intake, insufficient physical activity, pain with defecation, hard and formed stools; Excess fluid volume: compromised regulatory mechanisms, azotemia, intake exceeds output, weight gain over short period of time, and electrolyte imbalance. Conclusion: The analyzed diagnoses integrate the following domains: activity/rest, elimination and exchange and nutrition, and are associated with its components for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.