While the 13 domains are widely accepted, nurses should know:
Definition: The freedom from danger, injury, or harm; including protection from physical, chemical, biological, and iatrogenic threats.
This domain is the cornerstone of risk management and infection control. It covers everything from fall prevention to allergic reactions. 13 dominios de la taxonomia nanda
| Domain # | Domain Name | Key Focus Area | |----------|----------------|-------------------| | 1 | Health Promotion | Well-being awareness & strategies | | 2 | Nutrition | Nutrient intake & balance | | 3 | Elimination & Exchange | Waste removal & gas exchange | | 4 | Activity/Rest | Energy, mobility, sleep | | 5 | Perception/Cognition | Information processing & communication | | 6 | Self-Perception | Self-worth & identity | | 7 | Role Relationships | Social ties & family roles | | 8 | Sexuality | Reproduction & sexual function | | 9 | Coping/Stress Tolerance | Adaptation & stress management | | 10 | Life Principles | Values, beliefs, ethics | | 11 | Safety/Protection | Harm prevention & immunity | | 12 | Comfort | Pain relief & holistic ease | | 13 | Growth/Development | Lifespan milestones |
These 13 domains are further divided into classes and then into specific nursing diagnoses. Using this taxonomy ensures standardized, evidence-based, and holistic nursing care. While the 13 domains are widely accepted, nurses
Before diving into the list, it is important to understand the hierarchy of the NANDA taxonomy. The structure is as follows:
The 13 domains shift the focus from a simple alphabetical list of diagnoses to a functional health patterns approach. They help nurses answer the question: "What is the primary area of human function that is being affected?" Common Diagnoses:
From a clinical perspective, using the domains allows for:
Definition: The attainment of age-appropriate physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and moral developmental milestones.
This domain focuses on the life cycle, from infancy to aging. It is used frequently in pediatrics, but also in geriatrics (e.g., failure to thrive in the elderly).